For the experience of lifetime visit London. 1.

Big Ben
The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons. The clock tower looks spectacular at night when the four clock faces are illuminated. The Palace of Westminster was destroyed by fire in 1834. In 1844, it was decided the new buildings for the Houses of Parliament should include a tower and a clock. A massive bell was required and the first attempt cracked irreparably. The metal was melted down and the bell recast in Whitechapel in 1858. Big Ben first rang across Westminster on 31 May 1859. A short time later, in September 1859, Big Ben cracked. A lighter hammer was fitted and the bell rotated to present an undamaged section to the hammer. This is the bell as we hear it today and he is the largest in Britain so make sure that you see it.

Tower of London
Built under the reign of William I, the Tower of London (Tower of London) is a huge fortification that has worked throughout its history as a royal residence, armory, fortress and prison.

Tower of Terror
For over 900 years the Tower of London was synonymous with terror because it was the place where they were locked up all those who offended the monarch . Most prisoners malvivieron in appalling conditions and did not leave alive, or were tortured before being executed on nearby Tower Hill (Tower Hill). Were many highly relevant characters who had the misfortune to suffer from the walls of the Tower of London , among which included some toppled kings, aristocrats and clerics accused of treason . Some of the most prominent among them were executed on Tower Green were the queen consort Anne Boleyn , Queen Jane Grey, Baron William Hastings, or the thinker and writer Thomas More.

What to see at the Tower of London

The Crown Jewels (Crown Jewels): Composed of crowns, swords and scepters invaluable much material as historical and religious, the collection of the Crown Jewels is one of the favorite attractions for visitors. The White Tower (White Tower): Known as the Tower of London, is the central building and the oldest of the Tower of London , and which gives its name to the fortification. Built between 1078 and 1100, the White Tower has served as a royal residence, armory and prison. Ravens (Ravens): Crows are the most famous residents of the Tower of London. According to legend, if the ravens disappear tower would collapse, and with it the kingdom . In order to avoid such a catastrophe, one of the guards that protect the tower, known as Ravenmaster (Master of the Ravens), cares for the ravens and I cut the ends of the wings to prevent escape. Medieval Palace (Medieval Palace): Besides being an imposing fortress, the tower was also a comfortable home for the royals. In Medieval Palace area still preserves some remains of furniture that show the luxury and opulence that once reigned in the tower. Royal Chapel of St. Peter and Vincula (Chapel Royal of St Peter and Vincula): Built in 1520, the chapel of the tower is the place where the remains of the most famous prisoners were executed in the Tower. Today the chapel continues to be the prayer of the more than 150 people living in the tower.

A fortress with history

The Tower of London is a place steeped in history and exciting moments , which makes it one of the essential visits London . Inside there are several buildings that can go so you should spend several hours a visit.