HERITAGE RECORD · 488

Tower of London

伦敦塔

The official record, selection criteria and sourced cultural context.

World Heritage record

The massive White Tower is a typical example of Norman military architecture, whose influence was felt throughout the kingdom. It was built on the Thames by William the Conqueror to protect London and assert his power. The Tower of London – an imposing fortress with many layers of history, which has become one of the symbols of royalty – was built around the White Tower.

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Wikidata reference

QIDQ62378 ↗

Inception1066

Administrative areaQ208152 · Q84

WikipediaTower of London ↗

Chinese Wikipedia伦敦塔 ↗

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Selection criteria

This property was inscribed under the following World Heritage Convention criteria.

(ii)An important interchange of human values in architecture, technology, arts, town planning or landscape design.

(iv)An outstanding example of a building, ensemble or landscape illustrating a significant stage in human history.

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