Tower of London | London | England | Großbritannien

Tower of London

Sehenswürdigkeit | London | England | Großbritannien

Der Tower of London ist eine der bekanntesten und bedeutendsten historischen Stätten Großbritanniens. Er befindet sich an der Themse und hat eine über tausendjährige Geschichte, die eng mit der Entwicklung der britischen Monarchie verknüpft ist. Ursprünglich wurde der Tower im Jahr 1066 von Wilhelm dem Eroberer als Teil der normannischen Eroberung Englands errichtet. Der Weiße Turm, das zentrale und älteste Bauwerk der Festung, wurde um 1078 fertiggestellt und diente als militärischer Stützpunkt und königliche Residenz.

Im Laufe der Jahrhunderte wurde der Tower kontinuierlich erweitert und umgestaltet. Er diente nicht nur als Festung, sondern auch als Königspalast, Gefängnis, Münzstätte, Waffenlager, Archiv und sogar als Zoo. Besonders berüchtigt ist der Tower als Gefängnis für Hochverräter, darunter prominente Persönlichkeiten wie Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, Thomas More und Guy Fawkes. Viele Gefangene wurden innerhalb der Festungsmauern hingerichtet, darunter einige auf dem Tower Green, einem inneren Hof, auf dem Exekutionen stattfanden, um die Öffentlichkeit auszuschließen.

Ein weiteres Highlight des Towers sind die Britischen Kronjuwelen, die hier in einer speziell gesicherten Ausstellung untergebracht sind. Diese Sammlung umfasst einige der wertvollsten und geschichtsträchtigsten Schmuckstücke der Welt, darunter die mit Diamanten besetzten Kronen der britischen Monarchen.

Eine bekannte Tradition des Towers ist die Anwesenheit der Yeoman Warders, auch als Beefeaters bekannt. Diese Wächter, die ursprünglich für den Schutz des Towers und seiner Bewohner verantwortlich waren, fungieren heute als offizielle Führer und Bewahrer der Geschichte des Gebäudes. Ebenso berühmt sind die Raben des Towers, denen laut Legende nachgesagt wird, dass das Königreich fallen wird, wenn sie jemals den Tower verlassen.

Heute ist der Tower of London ein UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe und eine der meistbesuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten des Vereinigten Königreichs. Er bietet eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, in die britische Geschichte einzutauchen, von mittelalterlicher Architektur bis hin zu königlichen Legenden. Besucher können die alten Mauern erkunden, die Kronjuwelen bewundern und mehr über die dunklen und faszinierenden Geschichten erfahren, die sich hinter diesen historischen Gemäuern verbergen.
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Sonntags10:00 - 16:30
Montags10:00 - 16:30
Dienstags9:00 - 16:30
Mittwochs9:00 - 16:30
Donnerstags9:00 - 16:30
Freitags9:00 - 16:30
Samstags9:00 - 16:30

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Badr bin rajeh
06.02.2025

الدخول غالي يفضل زياره مع قروب سياحي افضل
alex
06.02.2025

Expensive but very good - some amazing things there!
Jiří Vaško
06.02.2025

The Tower of London is a truly fascinating place, rich in history and incredibly well presented. Everything is beautifully described, making it easy to follow the stories behind this iconic fortress, from its role as a royal palace to its darker past as a prison. For anyone even slightly interested in history, this is an absolute must-visit. The atmosphere of the ancient walls, the stories of past monarchs, and the legendary ravens all add to the unique experience. A true highlight of the visit is the Crown Jewels – simply breathtaking. The intricate craftsmanship and historical significance make them an unforgettable sight. Highly recommended for history lovers and anyone wanting to experience a key part of British heritage!
Ronan Cahalane
06.02.2025

This was one of the highlights of our trip to London. The history and tradition on show is quite simply mind blowing. To see it all still being down as it has been for 100s of years is fascinating. The Yeoman Warders who live and work in the tower conduct regular tours which last about an hour and is an amazing way to see the tower. Their knowledge and passion is phenomenal. A big shout to Yeoman Warder 408 'Basher' Briggs who led our tour. He was thoroughly engaging and knowledgeable. His pride in his job and the place he works is evident in every stride. Amazing. This is a must for anyone visiting London.
Yuliia Yuliia
29.11.2024

Grait place for rest.
Alex Hartis
05.02.2025

Beefeater tour was entertaining and informational on the Tower of London history and current standing
Manuel Martinez
05.02.2025

A pesar de no poder ver la capilla donde están enterrados los personajes ilustres que fueron ejecutados allí como Ana Molena o Lady Jane, es una parada que todo el mundo debería hacer. Histórico, misterioso y bonito. Eso sí, quizás un pelín caro. Pero hay maneras de conseguir descuentos (con la TravelCard, por ejemplo). Todo lo que rodea la torre es pura mística británica y de su corona.
Mehwish Sabha
05.02.2025

Vikings lovely 🥰
John
05.02.2025

4 hours walking around. Never noticed time fly so fast.
김효민
05.02.2025

겨울 평일 10시경 방문 한산함. 티켓 현장에서 바로 구매 가능. 쉬지않고 돌아다녀도 4시간 소요. 보석방이 제일 볼거리 많음. 영국에 관한 역사 이해에 큰 도움이 됨. 간식 필수 물 필수(식수대가 있는데 겨울에 운영 안함)
Miika Peltonen
05.02.2025

Ei käyty sisällä, mutta ulkoa näytti ihan hienolle paikalle. Varmasti paljon nähtävää.
CAPRiii 69
05.02.2025

The london tower 🗼 is falling down, falling down, falling down My fair lady 😍 💝
Becky T
05.02.2025

I’ve visited 3-4 times but still feel like there is more to see and learn. The signs throughout are great but they also have audio guides (free via their website or paid in person) available. The signs provided a good level of information for me, but my spouse liked the extra tidbits on the free audio guide. For non-English speakers, may want the audio guides as most interior signs are English-only. We spent about 3-3.5 hours onsite on a Friday in January, and though busy it wasn’t crowded. This allowed us to see the Crown Jewels area in about 20-30 minutes, 40-60 minutes in the White Tower’s displays, and 1.5-2 hours between the Beauchamp tower, Bloody Tower, one-room torture display, medieval palace, and battlements (including their towers). White Tower is probably my favorite as has a mixture of building history, architecture (love the 900 year old chapel), interesting objects like Henry VIII’s armour, King’s swords and storehouse. There are around 200 stairs, but even the turret-type stairs were fairly even and had a handrail. Practical: Toilets are clean, nice cafe.
Tom Couch
05.02.2025

I have been 3 times and loved it everytime. This time I saw the Crwon jewels and it was mind blowing. My wife and I used tje guid via headphones which meant we took it all in at our pace. The changing of the guard was moving. Dive into the immense history of the 11 towers...you will not be disappointed. I will advise there are many steps so be prepared for this. Take your time and enjoy
Mitchell Brown
30.01.2024

I went to the Tower of London at around 12 midday on a Monday afternoon, it was a fantastic experience and I would recommend it to everyone! I was not expecting any sort of guided tour , but a Beefeater guided tour had just been scheduled to begin right as i arrived so i joined the group. The gentleman names Barney did an amazing job, he is a born storyteller and made the tour not only entertaining but extremely informative! His tour was the highlight of my visit! I also explored the Crown Jewels gallery and the white tower armoury which were both beautiful and fun to explore.
Alan Barry
04.02.2025

Enjoyable
Lola Saury
04.02.2025

A faire à Londres même si un peu cher
Lisa Lamplmair
02.02.2025

Great place for people with interest in british royal history. Many facts and historical information. The crown Jewels are really impressive and are a nice experience. The entry fee is quite reasonable for all the things you can see.
I. Morgan
04.02.2025

On our recent visit to the Tower of London, we decided to arrive in style—by boat from Canary Wharf, which I think is the best way to see some of London’s most iconic sights from the Thames. As we cruised along the river, we enjoyed fantastic views of HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge, and the City skyline before stepping off right by the Tower itself. It’s a great way to appreciate how the Thames has shaped London’s history. Stepping inside the Tower feels like traveling back in time. Built by William the Conqueror in 1066, this fortress has served as a royal palace, prison, and treasury. One of the highlights was seeing the Crown Jewels, which are even more dazzling in person than in photos. The Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) gave a brilliant tour, sharing fascinating stories about famous prisoners, executions, and ghostly legends. We also explored the White Tower, where we saw Henry VIII’s armor and medieval weapons, and walked along the ancient walls, taking in stunning views of the Thames and modern London. The ravens, known as the guardians of the Tower, were fascinating to see up close—legend has it that if they ever leave, the kingdom will fall! The Tower of London is open daily: • Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM • Sunday & Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM Booking tickets online in advance is recommended, as it can get busy, especially in peak seasons. Whether you’re a history lover or just exploring London, arriving by boat and visiting the Tower is an unforgettable experience!
Ludka Alvarez
04.02.2025

Emblemático edificio. Hay que apreciarlo por afuera y por adentro. Sin duda hay que visitarlo con tiempo suficiente para recorrerlo.
David Christison
04.02.2025

Wonderful experience a tour of London history in its own setting
Asen Asenov
04.02.2025

Красиво

 

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