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The Tower of London - Formerly a palace, a fort, a prison and a zoo, the Tower of London is now a popular tourist attraction. You can see the Yeoman Warders, known as Beefeaters, the famous ravens and of course, the Crown Jewels.
Ответ:
The Tower of London
- Past functions: Palace, fort, prison, zoo.
- Current status: Popular tourist attraction.
- What to see: Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters), famous ravens, the Crown Jewels.
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