London's
Tower Bridge is one of the most recognizable bridges in the world. Its
Victorian Gothic style stems from a law that forced the designers to create a
structure that would be in harmony with the nearby Tower of London.
The
proximity of the harbor and its location in the direction of the sea required
for the bridge to allow the passage of large vessels. Hence the decision to
create a moveable bridge which can be opened to accommodate boat traffic. The
mechanism to open the bridge is hidden in the two towers.
Taking
photographs of the Tower bridge is a favorite London tourist activity, but you
can also go inside the bridge, where you'll have a magnificent view over London
from the walkway between the two bridge towers.
