article_snippet: Tower of LondonAnnual Visitors: 2,894,698 .
article_snippet: While This medieval fortress on the north bank of the River Thames originally served as a royal residence, Tower of LondonAnnual Visitors: 2,894,698 has become notorious for Tower of LondonAnnual Visitors: 2,894,698 use as a prison and the site of executions that included Henry VI and Lady Jane Grey.
article_snippet: Millions flock to Tower of LondonAnnual Visitors: 2,894,698 today to see historical reenactments as well as the British Crown Jewels, among them, the Sovereign's Sceptre containing the Great Star of Africa, the largest colorless cut diamond in the World.
article_snippet: In 2014, Tower of LondonAnnual Visitors: 2,894,698's moat was filled with 888,246 ceramic red poppies in remembrance of British soldiers who died in World War II -- an example of art installations and events held regularly.