The Tower Bridge

The Tower Bridge

The Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World.

The Tower Bridge, named after its two impressive towers, is one of London's best known landmarks. Designed by Wolfe Barry and Horace Jones, and completed in 1894, the middle of the bridge can be raised to permit large vessels to pass the Tower Bridge. It used to be raised about 50 times a day, but nowadays it is only raised 4 to 5 times a week.

The bridge is 60 meter (197 ft) long and its towers rise to a height of 43 meter. From the top of the towers, you have a great view on the center of London. You can also visit the inside of the tower, where you can observe the original mechanism used to raise the bridge.