Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a Victorian movable bridge over the River Thames in London, opened in 1894 to carry road traffic while preserving river access to the Pool of London.
- Category
- landmark
- City
- London
- Country
- United Kingdom
What it is known for
Its two towers, high-level walkways and lifting roadways reflect the engineering response to a busy nineteenth-century river crossing.
Location Context
The bridge stands beside the Tower of London and links the historic City side of the Thames with Southwark.
Visit Context
Tower Bridge fits a London day that follows the river between the Tower of London, the City and the South Bank.
City Connection
It adds a riverside and industrial-history perspective to a wider London itinerary of museums, markets and neighbourhoods.
Location
London, United Kingdom