United Kingdom
Tower Bridge
Welcome to London! Tower Bridge is a spectacular bridge over the River Thames with two tall towers, and the coolest part is that the middle of the road can actually lift open.
Why is it famous?
It is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world, often mistaken for its neighbor, London Bridge.
Its two towers and blue-and-white color make it an instant symbol of London.
How was it built?
It was built between 1886 and 1894 to help people cross the busy River Thames.
Engineers designed it with a road in the middle that splits and lifts up like a drawbridge, called a bascule bridge.
Amazing facts
The bridge is about 800 feet long, with two towers each rising 213 feet high.
The middle section can be raised to let tall ships sail through underneath.
Quick facts
- The bridge is about 800 feet long, with two towers each rising 213 feet high.
- The middle section can be raised to let tall ships sail through underneath.
- About 40,000 people cross the bridge every day.
- High up between the towers, a glass walkway lets visitors look straight down at the traffic below.