Tower of London World Heritage Site

Official name

Tower of London | UNESCO

Country

United Kingdom | Map

Continent

Europe

Location

London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England
51.5080° Lat, 0.7610° Lon | Map

Code

488

Time Zone

Europe/London (GMT, +0000)

Current Time

Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1988. The massive White Tower is a typical example of Norman military architecture, whose influence was felt throughout the kingdom. It was built on the Thames by William the Conqueror to protect London and assert his power. The Tower of London – an imposing fortress with many layers of history, which has become one of the symbols of royalty – was built around the White Tower.