Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a drawbridge across the River Thames in central London, near Tower Tower. It is one of London’s most popular landmarks, easily recognized even by those who have never visited the capital of the United Kingdom. Thousands of tourists flock here every year to discover the splendor of this Gothic structure.
Video: Tower Bridge
Interesting facts
Initially, Londoners showed the same disdain for the new architectural element as Parisians did for the Eiffel Tower, considering the towers old-fashioned and ridiculous.
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Tourist Information
The bridge is located at Tower Bridge Exhibition, Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP, UK. You can get here by tube – London Bridge or Tower Hill stations, city buses number 15 and 42, and cabs.
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You can visit the Tower Bridge Galleries from April to September 10.00-18.00 (admission until 17.30), from October to March 9.30-17.30 (admission until 17.00), on January 1 the museum opens at 12.00, weekend 24-26 December.
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For adults, a ticket costs £13, while children between 5 and 15 years old cost £6. Children under 5, disabled and accompanying persons are free entry. To find out the cost of admission or any other information, call +44 (0)20 7403 3761 or visit the official website at http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/TBE/EN/.
.You can purchase a ticket at the entrance or through some online services. There is also a timetable of the bridge’s unfurling right in front of the entrance to each tower, so every visitor can find out exactly when this spectacular event will take place. The bridge is usually drawn up about 4-5 times a week.
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