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Tower Bridge
Bridge over the Thames in London, England
About Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed combined bascule, suspension, and, until 1960, cantilever bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry with the help of Henry Marc Brunel. It crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and is one of five London bridges owned and maintained by the City Bridge Foundation, a charitable trust founded in 1282. The bridge was constructed to connect the 39% of London's population that lived east of London Bridge, equivalent to the populations of "Manchester on the one side, and Liverpool on the other", while allowing shipping to access the Pool of London between the Tower of London and London Bridge. The bridge was opened by Edward, Prince of Wales, and Alexandra, Princess of Wales, on 30 June 1894.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: August
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Tower Bridge
Where is Tower Bridge?
Tower Bridge is in United Kingdom. The nearest city is London, about 4 km away.
When is the best time to visit Tower Bridge?
The most comfortable months to visit Tower Bridge are August: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Tower Bridge?
Yes. The 5-day London plan is about 4 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Tower Bridge?
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