The Tower of London is probably the most important...

The Tower of London is probably the most important historical building standing in England today. Located and the north bank of the River Thames, this castle was the English seat of power for many centuries.

Founded by William as part of the Norman conquest of English in 1066, the Tower of London has rich history which extends almost a thousand years into the past Today, you can visit the Tower of London and see quite a bit of the castle grounds including the White Tower, Medieval Palace and now you can see the Royal Crown Jewels, which are display at the Tower of London.

You can visit and see the highlights at the Tower of London in an hour or less but this makes the visit very pricy. To ensure better value for money, it is worth trying to see as much as you can at the Tower of London. Visit their website to see recommended ways of spending 2 or 3 hours at this attraction, there is good description of everything everything available to do and see online. For those who enjoy leisurely visits, its possible to spend up to a 1/2 a day at the Towers of London.

For those not as keen on castle visits, you can also simply walk around the Tower of London, enjoying its presence on the north side of the Thames River. It rests beside what is probably the most famous bridge in the world, Tower Bridge, which you can also consider visiting when spending time in this part of London.

In the end, we find the Tower of London quite pricy compared to other important attractions in London and similar castle/palace visits in other European capitals. You might even argue that beyond the Crown Jewels, the attraction is a bit underwhelming compared to many European counterparts. However, it can be a fun place to visit and a nice place for families with children to spend time during their holiday.