• The Jewel Tower is a 14th-century surviving element of the Palace of Westminster, in London, England. It was built between 1365 and 1366...
  • Around this time, the tower began to be called the Jewel Tower once again, partially in the incorrect belief that it had held the Crown Jewels during the medieval...
  • The Jewel Tower dates back almost 650 years and is an intriguing visitor attraction in the heart of Westminster.
  • The Jewel Tower was constructed in 1365 as a part of the medieval Palace of Westminster.
  • The Jewel Tower was part of the great royal palace of Westminster and is only one of the four palace buildings to survive.
  • Located opposite the Palace of Westminster, now across the street, the Jewel Tower is one of the few buildings to survive from the medieval Palace of...
  • One of these towers was the Jewel Tower. It was completed in 1366 as a safe place to keep King Edward III’s personal riches.
  • Today the Jewel Tower is managed by English Heritage and is open to visitors 10am-5pm Wednesday to Sunday.
  • The entrance ticket to the Tower of London includes entrance to the Crown Jewels Exhibition. There is plenty of signage inside to describe the collection as...
  • The Jewel Tower, which still stands today, is one of four surviving sections of the medieval Palace of Westminster, the others being Westminster Hall...