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Tower of London vs Buckingham Palace
Both are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Tower of London scores slightly better than Buckingham Palace. Tower of London ranks #1 in London with endorsements from 13 sources like Concierge, Not For Tourists and Travel + Leisure.
Tower of London
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Tower Hill, Tower Hill tube, London EC3N 4AB
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Fodor's
"Nowhere else does London's history come to life so vividly as it does in this minicity of 20 towers filled with heraldry and treasure."
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Concierge
"Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066, this huge fortified palace-jail-treasury-arsenal is the source of some of the most-famous tourist photo ops in all of England."
Frommer's
"On a sunny summer afternoon, the Tower, one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the world, can be a cheerful buzzing place."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The scene for many dramatic events during this country's history."
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Not For Tourists
"Kings and Queens. Surprisingly insightful, annoyingly expensive."
Buckingham Palace
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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."
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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)."
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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."
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Not For Tourists
"Unofficial HQ for Fathers For Justice."
