During my trip to London not only could I amuse with its innumerable tourist attractions, but I also had the time to learn about its history. Such is the case of two emblematic bridges, the London Bridge and the Tower Bridge.
The London Bridge is located between City of London and Southwark, between the Cannon Street Railway and the Tower Bridge.
To the south there is the Southwark Cathedral and the London Bridge Station and to the north there is the London's Great Fire Monument and the Monument tube station.
I learned that, over the years, the bridge suffered several disasters and has been rebuilt again and again; it was devastated by a storm and later destroyed by fire. The current 283 meter long structure was completed in 1972 and inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II a year later. Many people tend to confuse the London Bridge with the Tower Bridge.
Almost a kilometer downstream, I could see the imposing Tower Bridge. This beautiful and striking swing structure built in 1894 is undoubtedly one of the most notorious symbols of the city.
The bridge consists of two twin towers joined by two horizontal walkways. It is travelable for both vehicles and passersby. Curiously, the engine rooms date from the Victorian period.
In the surrounding area there is the beautiful Tower of London, also called Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress. It is known for being home of the precious Crown jewels.
A visit to these extraordinary historic bridges should not be missing in your trip plan to the UK.