That's why William built a castle there to defend London. Harry: Did Castles ever get attacked? Queen Elizabeth I: Yes, they did and sometimes they were destroyed, but never The Tower of London.
Built as a fortress by William the Conqueror beginning in the 1070s, the UNESCO-listed Tower of London is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Once a palace for monarchs, a formidable state ...
8 to Feb. 28, 2025. Although its exterior might be grim and even unimpressive (especially when compared to stately Buckingham Palace), the Tower of London's interior is always bustling with activity.