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Buckingham PalacevsTower Bridge
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Buckingham Palace ranks slightly higher than Tower Bridge. Buckingham Palace has a TripExpert Score of 93 with positive reviews from 9 publications such as Afar Magazine, Not For Tourists and Frommer's.
Buckingham Palace
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Time Out
Not For Tourists
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
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Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1A 1AA
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Fodor's "It's rare to get a chance to see how the other half—well, other minute fraction—lives and works." Full review
Concierge "The queen's London pied-à-terre is not the most beautiful of palaces, but it's big."
Frommer's "The setting is glorious, sat between two great sweeping parks (Green and St. James's) at the end of an elegant tree-lined boulevard (The Mall)." Full review
Time Out "As the home of the Queen, the palace is usually closed to visitors, but you may view the interior for a brief period each summer while the Windsors are away on their holidays." Full review
Not For Tourists "Unofficial HQ for Fathers For Justice."
Let's Go "From late July to early October, though, the royals head to Balmoral, and the State Rooms are opened to the public." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Buckingham Palace is a focal point for Londoners and visitors alike; the city's uplifting royal ceremonial events, uniting monarch and people, primarily take place here and in its vicinity." Full review
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Don't miss the Changing of the Guard at 11.30 on the dot.
Afar Magazine "The residence and office of Her Majesty The Queen, Buckingham Palace is one of the few working palaces of the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For a taste of royalty, make for Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Monarch." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"London home of Queen Elizabeth II, is open for tour...you'll have access to the 19 State Rooms where the queen and members of the royal family host guests for state, ceremonial and official affairs" Full review
Tower Bridge Fodor's Frommer's Time Out Not For Tourists Let's Go Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Fodor's U.S. News & World Report
Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom
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Fodor's "Despite its medieval, fairy-tale appearance, Britain's most iconic bridge was actually built at the tail end of the Victorian age, first opening to traffic in 1894." Full review
Frommer's "It's a low bridge equipped with two mighty 1,000-tonne (1,100 U.S.-ton) decks, technically known as bascules, which raise to let ships pass below. This happens around 900 times year." Full review
Time Out "Opened in 1894, this is the 'London Bridge' that wasn't sold to America." Full review
Not For Tourists "Messing about on the water."
Let's Go "Compared to London Bridge, Tower Bridge definitely wins on the aesthetic front (unless we’re counting children’s nursery rhymes)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Built from 1886-1894 by Barrie and Jones, its total length reaches 805 m." Full review
Afar Magazine "When the sunset casts a golden hue to the famous Tower Bridge, with the reflection of the river Thames, it's like a knight changed into his shiny golden armor." Full review
Afar Magazine "Start by admiring the mighty Thames from Tower Bridge before heading down the stone stairs to the riverside walkway." Full review
Fodor's "the world's tallest isolated stone column offers spectacular views of the city from the viewing platform 160 feet up." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"Along with Parliament and Big Ben, Tower Bridge is London's next must-see architectural marvel, not to mention the most famous bridge that crosses the Thames." Full review
