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Tower of London vs Tate 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
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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Tate Modern
Tate Modern
9 / 10
Bankside, London SE1 9TG
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Fodor's 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 Concierge
"There is something very glamorous about the vast space, let alone the amazing holdings, which range from Matisse to Matthew Barney."
Frommer's 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 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 Time Out
"Thanks to its industrial architecture, this powerhouse of modern art is awe-inspiring even before you enter." Full review
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