Built in 1894. Drawbridge 805 m long (9 m above the water surface). It has two fixed towers of 65 m tall, in a neo-Gothic style (to harmonize with the Tower of London). In the north tower, there is a museum with an exhibition about the history of the bridge's construction and its machinery (accessible by elevator). The south tower is accessed via a walkway at 47 m above water level. From there, exceptional views of The City and the docks can be observed.
Metro: Tower Hill.
Hours from October to March: 9:30 AM – 6 PM,
from April to September: 10 AM – 6:30 PM. Museum price: £5.50 (€8.25), crossing is free.
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