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Tower of London vs Natural History Museum

Both are praised by expert writers. Overall, Tower of London ranks slightly higher than Natural History Museum. Tower of London comes in at 97 with accolades from 13 sources like Departures, Travel + Leisure and Concierge.

Tower of London
Tower of London
9 / 10
Tower Hill, Tower Hill tube, London EC3N 4AB
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The scene for many dramatic events during this country's history." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Kings and Queens. Surprisingly insightful, annoyingly expensive."
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Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum
9 / 10
Natural History Museum Cromwell Rd London SW7 5BD
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The ornate terracotta facade of this enormous Victorian museum is strewn with relief panels depicting living creatures to the left of the entrance and extinct ones to the right." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This is just one of the three huge galleries (all free) off Exhibition Road in South Kensington, the others being the Science Museum and the V&A."
Time Out Time Out
"Both a research institution and a fabulous museum, the NHM opened in Alfred Waterhouse’s purpose-built Romanesque palazzo on the Cromwell Road in 1881." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Beeline for the back of the museum to see the unrepeatable Cadogan Gallery: a collection of British treasures." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Built by Alfred Waterhouse between 1873 and 1880 to a symmetrical plan, the building is 205m long with two 58m-high central towers above an entrance embellished by arches." Full review
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