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Kept at the Tower of London since the 17C, the Crown Jewels have been displayed in a vault, called the Jewel House, in the imposing 19C Waterloo Block since 1971. All authentic, most of the pieces are used in coronation ceremonies. The earliest date from the 17C. You can admire, in particular, the world's largest diamond, the great Star of Africa (530 carats). As for the Imperial State Crown, it incorporates no fewer than 3 733 precious stones.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide13 m - East Wall Walk, London EC3
- The Green Guide36 m - Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB
- The Green Guide135 m - Tower Hill, London EC3N 4AB
More tourist attractions in London
Where to sleepnearby
- From £80Tower Suites by Blue Orchid226 m - 100 Minories, London, London EC3N 1JY
- From £59The Tower Hotel, London252 m - St Katherines' Way, London E1W 1LD
- From £439Italian Superyacht Bianca Lucida260 m - 50 St Katharines Way Bianca Lucida, London E1W 1LA
More hotels in London
Where to eatnearby
- ChayoteAround£3036 m - Saint Katharine's Way, London E1W 1AT
- Ping Pong St Katharine DocksAround£2036 m - Saint Katharine's Way, London E1W 1AT
- Slug and Lettuce Tower BridgeAround£20120 m - 1 Saint Katharine's Way, London E1W 1YL
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