The Tower Bridge is one of the most recognized bridges in the world and it is a symbol of London.Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England over the River Thames, and it is close to the Tower of London.
Tower Bridge was designed by Sir Horace Jones and engineered by Sir John Wolfe-Barry, the construction of the Tower Bridge began in 1886 and it was completed in 1894, after eight years of construction.
The bridge is 60 meters long, and its towers rise to a height of 43 meters. From the top of the towers, you have a great view on the centre of London. You can also visit the inside of the tower, where you can observe the original mechanism used to raise the bridge.
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