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Tower BridgevsSt. Paul's Cathedral
Tower Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Tower Bridge scores significantly higher than St. Paul's Cathedral. Tower Bridge comes in at #10 in London with recommendations from 7 publications like Frommer's, Time Out and Fodor's.
Tower Bridge
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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
St. Paul's Cathedral Fodor's
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St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
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Fodor's "St. Paul's is simply breathtaking, especially since the scaffolding was removed, after an enormous, 15-year restoration, completed in 2011." Full review
Concierge "Sir Christopher Wren's No. 1 work is this, the cathedral church of the Diocese of London. With its green dome, St. Paul's is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks."
Time Out "The passing of three centuries has done nothing to diminish the magnificence of St Paul's Cathedral, Christopher Wren's masterpiece and London's most famous cathedral." Full review
Not For Tourists "Magnificence since 604AD."
Let's Go "There is nothing in London worthier to dwell on than Christopher Wren’s monument." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The dome of St Paul's is one of London's most iconic sights. The building's harmonious proportions, huge dimensions and majestic demeanour are breathtaking." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Climb up the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral and enter the Whispering Gallery, but keep quiet! Thanks to the unique acoustics, your words can be heard 100 feet away. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "Hear the quietest sound from across the dome. " Full review
Afar Magazine "There has been a church on this site in the City of London for 1400 years and the current St. Paul's Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of London." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This Viking gravestone carved in a rare runic style was dug up from a London churchyard. " Full review
