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| Tower of London | |
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 The Tower of London, seen from the River Thames, with a view of the water-gate called "Traitors' Gate" | |
| Location | London Borough of Tower Hamlets London, EC3 |
| Area | Castle: 12 acres (4.9 ha) Tower Liberties: 6 acres (2.4 ha) |
| Height | 27 metres (89 ft) |
| Built | White Tower: 1078 Inner Ward: 1190s Re-built: 1285 Wharf expansion: 1377–1399 |
| Visitation | 2,741,126 (in 2016) |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iv |
| Designated | 1988 (12th session) |
| Reference No. | 488 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | Europe and North America |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
The Tower of London is a Norman stone fortress in London, England. It stands on the bank of the River Thames, in the oldest part of the city.
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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