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London Sightseeing: Top Things to Do

By Teresa Plowright, About.com

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Tower of London

Tower of London - exterior

The Tower of London -- which isn't one tower at all, but acres of towers, ramparts, and a Green with resident ravens-- is a must-see attraction on the Thames. Beheaded Queens, imprisoned princes, famous prisoners such as Guy Fawkes: history would be thick here even without the presence of the Crown Jewels and the Beefeaters.

Take a photo tour of the Tower of London, and see visitor tips.

continue to London Sightseeing: Science Museum

*photos (c) Teresa Plowright

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