Transcript Diapositiva 1

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The Tower of London was founded in 1078 when William the Conqueror ordered the White Tower
to be built inside the SE angle of the City walls, adjacent to the Thames. This was as much to
protect the Normans from the people of the City of London as to protect London from outside
invaders. William ordered the Tower to be built of Caen stone, which he had specially imported
from France, and appointed Gundulf, Bishop of Rochester as the architect.
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Some writers, such as Shakespeare in his play Richard III, have ascribed an earlier origin to the
Tower of London and have stated that it was built by Julius Caesar. This supposed Roman origin
is a myth, however, as is the story that the mortar used in its construction was tempered by the
blood of beasts.
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In the 12th century, King Richard the Lionheart enclosed the White Tower with a curtain wall and
had a moat dug around it filled with water from the Thames. The moat was not successful until
Henry III, in the 13th century, employed a Dutch moat-building technique. This king greatly
strengthened the curtain wall, breaking down the city wall to the east, to extend the circuit, despite
the protests of the citizens of London and even supernatural warnings (if the contemporary
monastic chronicler Matthew Paris is to be believed). Henry III transformed the Tower into a major
royal residence and had palatial buildings constructed within the Inner Bailey.
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The fortification was completed between 1275 and 1285 by Edward I who built the outer curtain
wall, completely enclosing the inner wall and thus creating a concentric double defence. He filled
in the pre-existing moat and built a new moat around the new outer wall.
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The Tower remained a royal residence until the time of Oliver Cromwell, who demolished the old
palatial buildings.
Eastgate Tower Hotel | 39th between 2nd and 3rd
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Directions
Eastgate Tower Hotel
222 East 39th Street
New York, New York 10016
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From Long Island:
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Take I-495 WEST to MIDTOWN TUNNEL
Go through toll and Enter RIGHT TUBE in Midtown Tunnel
Exit Tunnel and stay in FAR RIGHT LANE
Go RIGHT at the fork in the ramp - Follow STRAIGHT to 40th
Street
Turn RIGHT on 40TH ST
Turn RIGHT on 2ND AVE
Turn RIGHT onto E 39TH ST
Hotel is on south side of 39th Street
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Merge onto I-95 S (Portions toll) (Crossing into NEW YORK)
Keep LEFT to take I-278 W via EXIT 6B toward TRIBORO BR
Take the exit toward RANDALLS-WARDS IS / MANHATTAN /
FDR DRIVE
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto TRIBOROUGH BRIDGE (Portions
toll)
Merge onto FDR DR S
Take EXIT 8 toward I-495 / MIDTOWN TUN / E 34 ST
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto FDR DR SERVICE RD W
Turn RIGHT onto E 38TH ST
Turn RIGHT onto 1ST AVE
Turn LEFT onto E 39TH ST
Hotel is on south side of 39th Street
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Take the N.J. TURNPIKE ramp toward NEW YORK AND
NORTH
Merge onto I-95 N / NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE N toward
CARS / TRUCKS-BUSES (Portions toll)
Keep RIGHT to take I-95 N / NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE N
toward I-80 / EXITS 15E - 18E / US-46 / LINCOLN TUNNEL
(Portions toll)
Take EXIT 16E toward LINCOLN TUNNEL / NEW YORK
CITY
Keep LEFT to take NJ-495 E toward LINCOLN TUNNEL
(Portions toll) (Crossing into NEW YORK)
NJ-495 E becomes I-495 E / LINCOLN TUNNEL
Take the exit on the LEFT toward I-495 E / 42 ST / RT-9A /
ALL POINTS
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto DYER AVE
Turn LEFT onto W 34TH ST
Turn LEFT onto 3RD AVE
Turn RIGHT on 40TH ST
Turn RIGHT on 2ND AVE
Turn RIGHT onto E 39TH ST
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From LaGuardia:
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Start out going SOUTHEAST, Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the
ramp toward AIRPORT EXIT / OTHER TERMINALS
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto JFK EXPY
Merge onto I-678 N / VAN WYCK EXPY toward AIRPORT
EXIT / RETURN TO TERMINALS / LONG TERM PARKING /
RENTAL CAR RETURNS
Merge onto GRAND CENTRAL PKWY W via EXIT 10 on the
LEFT toward LA GUARDIA AIRPORT / TRIBORO BR
Take the I-495 / LONG IS EXPWY exit- EXIT 10E-W- toward
EASTERN LONG IS / MANHATTAN
Merge onto I-495 W via EXIT 10W on the LEFT (Portions toll)
Take I-495 WEST to MIDTOWN TUNNEL
Go through toll and Enter RIGHT TUBE in Midtown Tunnel
Exit Tunnel and stay in FAR RIGHT LANE
Go RIGHT at the fork in the ramp - Follow STRAIGHT to 40th
Street
Turn RIGHT on 40TH ST
Turn RIGHT on 2ND AVE
Turn RIGHT onto E 39TH ST
Hotel is on south side of 39th Street
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Start out going NORTHEAST on LA GUARDIA RD
Turn SLIGHT LEFT toward TERMINAL A / MARINE AIR
TERMINAL / RENTAL CAR RETURNS
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto CENTRAL TERMINAL DR
Take the AIRPORT EXIT ramp
Merge onto GRAND CENTRAL PKWY W toward
MANHATTAN
Take the BKLYN-QNS EXPWY exit- EXIT 4- toward STATEN
ISLAND / I-278 W
Merge onto BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPY E
Merge onto I-278 W / BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPY
Take the L.I. EXPWY / I-495 exit- EXIT 35- toward MIDTOWN
TUN / EASTERN L.I. / GREENPOINT AVE
Merge onto I-495 W via EXIT 35W on the LEFT toward
MIDTOWN TUN / MANHATTAN (Portions toll)
Take I-495 WEST to MIDTOWN TUNNEL
Go through toll and Enter RIGHT TUBE in Midtown Tunnel
Exit Tunnel and stay in FAR RIGHT LANE
Go RIGHT at the fork in the ramp - Follow STRAIGHT to 40th
Street
Turn RIGHT on 40th ST
Turn RIGHT on 2ND AVE
Turn RIGHT on E 39TH ST
Hotel is on south side of 39th Street
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Take the N.J. TURNPIKE ramp toward NEW YORK AND
NORTH
Merge onto I-95 N / NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE N toward
CARS / TRUCKS-BUSES (Portions toll)
Keep RIGHT to take I-95 N / NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE N
toward I-80 / EXITS 15E - 18E / US-46 / LINCOLN TUNNEL
(Portions toll)
Take EXIT 16E toward LINCOLN TUNNEL / NEW YORK
CITY
Keep LEFT to take NJ-495 E toward LINCOLN TUNNEL
(Portions toll) (Crossing into NEW YORK)
NJ-495 E becomes I-495 E / LINCOLN TUNNEL
Take the exit on the LEFT toward I-495 E / 42 ST / RT-9A /
ALL POINTS
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto DYER AVE
Turn LEFT onto W 34TH ST
Turn LEFT onto 3RD AVE
Turn RIGHT on 40TH ST
Turn RIGHT on 2ND AVE
Turn RIGHT onto E 39TH ST
Hotel is on south side of 39th Street
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The Tower of London, Tower Hill, London EC3
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View Map
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1 March-31 October:
Tuesday-Saturday: 09.00-18.00
Sunday-Monday: 10.00-18.00
(last admission: 17.00)
1 November-28 February:
Tuesday-Saturday: 09.00-17.00
Sunday-Monday: 10.00-17.00
(last admission: 16.00)
Closed: 24-26 December,
1 January
This attraction does offer access and facilities for the disabled.
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Get free Tower Of London tickets and 20% discount off food and
drink purchases in the New Armouries Café in the Tower Of
London with London Pass.
As one of the most famous castles in the world, Tower Of London
tickets normally cost £16.00 for an adult ticket and £9.50 for
children making this one of the best savings on London
attractions to be had for pass holders.
For over 900 years the Tower Of London has dominated the city
of London – no surprise then that it is one of the capital’s most
prominent landmarks and an essential place to visit if you’re on the
London sightseeing trail.
Throughout its long history the Tower Of London has been
England’s most feared castle, a place of execution, torture and
imprisonment – its nickname “The Bloody Tower” says it all! It is
definitely a must see on a sightseeing tour of London.
However, during its colourful past the London Tower has also been
a Royal Palace, an arsenal, a fortress, the royal mint, a menagerie,
a jewel house, and now a major tourist site.
London visitors can discover its long and eventful history, its
buildings and collections – Tower Of London prices include
access to the Crown Jewels exhibition and Royal Armouries.
Take look at the Tower Of London on the map and you’ll notice
it’s close to Tower Bridge where London Pass holders can get into
the Tower Bridge Exhibition for free.
Other attractions in the area offering free entry to pass holders
include Southwark Cathedral, HMS Belfast and the Old Operating
Theatre, Museum and Herb Garret (at London Bridge).
HOW TO GET THERE?
The Tower of London is situated in East
London on the boundaries of the boroughs
of Stepney and the City of London. Directly
south, spanning the River Thames, lies the
famous Tower Bridge. To the east of the
Tower are the St Katherine's Docks. The
Tower of London dominates the river
approaches to the City of London, and can
be reached by Underground Tower Hill Circle
and District lines, or by buses 42 and 78.