Situation and History

The Tower of London is situated in central London, on the north bank of the River Thames. The history of this tower dates back as early as 1078. The building of the tower was started by William the Conqueror in 1066. It's not only a palace and fortress, the Tower of London had also served as a prison for high status prisoners, armoury, execution and torture area, treasury, observatory, royal mint, zoo and more throughout its existence. It is a fortified building, which is famous all over the world.