Cool facts about Tower Bridge

Posted on Aug 20, 2025 / Travel

Tower Bridge took eight years to build, from 1886 to 1894.
The bridge was officially opened by the Prince and Princess of Wales on June 30, 1894.
It opens around 800 times per year to allow river traffic to pass.
The high-level walkways, once unpopular, are now a major tourist attraction with glass floors.
The original steam engines that powered the bridge are preserved in the Tower Bridge Exhibition.
During World War II, Tower Bridge survived bombings that damaged nearby areas.
The bridge is painted in red, white, and blue since 1977 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee.
It remains one of the most photographed and filmed landmarks in London.
Tower Bridge is a Grade I listed building, protecting it as a site of exceptional historic interest.

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