Fortress Tower

1. Fortress Tower

FORTRESS TOWER

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Fortress Tower is located in London, on the River Thames. This is one of the oldest buildings in England.
The fortress was constructed in several stages. The base of the construction history ascribes to King William I,
who immediately after the conquest of the British land began to build defensive castles in order to intimidate
the local population. As part of this major event in 1078 the Tower was erected on the site of the old wooden
fort. It was a large rectangular fort dimensions 32h36 m, height of 30 m.

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After the death of King William I of
England ordered following paint
structure in white color, after which
the building was called "White Tower".
King Richard the Lionheart other
towers of different heights were
constructed and powerful walls, two
rows encircling monumental
structure. Round Tower was dug deep
ditch, make it one of the most
impregnable fortifications in Europe.

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After the death of King William I of
England ordered following paint
structure in white color, after which
the building was called "White Tower".
King Richard the Lionheart other
towers of different heights were
constructed and powerful walls, two
rows encircling monumental
structure. Round Tower was dug deep
ditch, make it one of the most
impregnable fortifications in Europe.

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About 500 years in the fortress
operated branch of the Royal Mint. In
addition, the Tower kept significant
legal and government securities, as
well as military equipment of the
royal army and the king himself.
Guard fortress and the treasures of
the British Empire Special protection
in the Tower originated in 1485.
In the fortress are the treasures of
the British Empire. They were
guarded by special rangers. Visitors
were able to admire the royal jewels
from the XVII century. Among the
famous jewelry - the largest in the
world treated diamond Kullian I. In
1982, the gallery began to function
as a viewing platform and museum.