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Tower of LondonvsTate Modern
Tower of London and Tate Modern are both recommended by experts. Overall, Tower of London scores marginally higher than Tate Modern. Tower of London comes in at #1 in London with accolades from 13 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Departures.
Tower of London
Fodor's
Concierge
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Condé Nast Traveler
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Departures
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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." Full review
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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The scene for many dramatic events during this country's history." Full review
Not For Tourists "Kings and Queens. Surprisingly insightful, annoyingly expensive."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Tower of London's romantic silhouette, so emblematic of British history, has been the backdrop for some horrific episodes as well as moments of royal splendour." Full review
Afar Magazine "Visitors to this turreted riverside castle enter a thousand years of history filled with cultural significance (but go early to avoid lines to see the crown jewels). " Full review
Departures "From the solid gold St Edward’s Crown, which rarely sees the light of day, to the glittering Imperial State Crown, here’s something you won’t see everyday: the Crown Jewels." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Some might go to the Tower of London to catch sight of the Crown Jewels, while others hope for a glimpse of a harrowed ghost as well." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A unique Christmas experience, the Tower of London's Medieval Christmas takes you back in time to 1284, where you join the court of King of England King Edward I as they prepare for the holiday season." Full review
Tate Modern Fodor's Concierge Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Time Out Michelin Guide Not For Tourists
Let's Go Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Bankside, London SE1 9TG
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Fodor's "This spectacular renovation of a mid-20th-century power station is one of the most-visited museums of modern art in the world." Full review
Concierge "There is something very glamorous about the vast space, let alone the amazing holdings, which range from Matisse to Matthew Barney."
Frommer's "Welcoming more than four million visitors a year, Tate Modern is the world's most popular modern art gallery (the free admission helps), and one of the capital's very best attractions." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Housed in a hulking converted power station, this vast modern art showplace opened in 2000 but still breaks new ground with installations." Full review
Time Out "Thanks to its industrial architecture, this powerhouse of modern art is awe-inspiring even before you enter." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"200m of rectilinear façade bordering the River Thames, 4.2 million brown bricks, a chimney resembling a church tower and a former turbine hall evoking a cathedral nave." Full review
Not For Tourists "Herzog and de Meuron dazzler."
Let's Go "Within the gallery rooms are Rothko and Picasso, Mondrian and Delvaux in glorious relief to... stark surroundings." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Housed within a former power station on the south bank of the Thames, the gallery houses Tate Britain's existing collection of 20th-century modern art. " Full review
Afar Magazine "It’s impossible to ignore the hulking 1950s architecture of the Tate Modern, slap-bang in the middle of the most-walked part of the South Bank." Full review
