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Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)
Monument and Historic and Protected Site
London
"third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world."(20 Tips)
"Loved listening to it chime the hour!"(17 Tips)
"Amazing view during the sunset and cloudy weather in the winter."(29 Tips)
"Truly fantastic architecture."(12 Tips)
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Fluying ✅May 28, 2019The light above the clock is lit when Parliament is in session. For a good view of it, walk halfway over Westminster Bridge.
Tarek ShatilaJune 16, 2015is it true that general allenby stole the big ben tower and watch from palastine during the colonial adminstration in the begining of the twentieth century?
Holly BassettAugust 13, 2014Designed by architect English Charles Barry in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, take your shot with this iconic landmark in the background!
Game ReviewsApril 17, 2012I highly recommend visitors to London, go and visit this Landmark location, also my Tip of the day is set your Watch by the time as well, as its 100% accurate.
Bailey SherwinMay 16, 2018Under SO much construction right now you can barely see the building from all the scaffolding but you can see the clock face
Brian StraussNovember 13, 2015I had a feeling that it was half past nine, Big Ben set me straight: 9:31 exactly. Thanks Ben!
- Amy BlakeMarch 27, 2014I you have seen London on TV then you will have seen Big ben. I real life it is awe inspiring with its gothic architecture.
HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011Big Ben refers to the 13 ton bell in the clock tower of Westminster Palace. Opinion is divided as to whether it was named after the then Commissioner of Works, or a famous prize-fighter of the time.
Diana PJuly 1, 2013Hop on the northbound bus number 12 from Westminster. It will take you past the Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus.
Lars BullNovember 5, 2016If you haven't seen it you haven't been to London. Forget about the tour if you haven't booked months ahead.
Ms. DDecember 4, 2023You can’t say I’m n London without take the i conic photo 😄 welcome to London.
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Carlos GuillénSeptember 28, 2018Unfortunately the Big Ben is covered up by an scafolding until 2021.
DoyJanuary 11, 2011Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.The present tower was raised as a part of Charles Barry's design for a new palace
Paige HunterApril 19, 2017Key landmark of London. Pay your respects to Churchill who is situated just across the street.
You can book tours of the tower through your local minister of parliament. You'll need ID and a sweet voice.
DoubleTree by HiltonJuly 2, 2013Hop on the northbound bus number 12 from Westminster. It will take you past the Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall, Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus.
Pelin DuraMay 2, 2016unfortunately you cant see it on the inside.. I think you have to book six months before visiting
Daniel WrightFebruary 2, 2013This tower has been rechristened formally as The Elizabeth Tower in recognition of Queen Elizabeth's 60 years reigning over the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
Abdulla7March 11, 2015Come right on time to hear the bell and at night to see the eye-catching beautiful tower <3
AinaMarch 2, 2014Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London
Rahma MahmudOctober 5, 2015My first time here and I just kept staring and traveling back in time trying to vision the people who constructed it...
Kartik SMay 20, 2016the most known symbol of London. Some great shots just under the tower on the bridge.
Alex CurielJanuary 19, 2019The emblem of London, the UK (and it’s government). Big Ben is actually the bell inside, not the tower!
Megan ShererOctober 10, 2016One of the iconic sights in London, and a great view from the double-decker buses!
LeanneFebruary 23, 2016It's immediately outside Westminster station. Best views of it are from across the bridge though.
StefieSeptember 9, 2018Undergoing extensive conservation work until 2021. Big Ben was covered in scaffolding as my last visit in September 2018.
- Marc-Antony FielderMarch 27, 2018Must see when you’re across the pond. Truly fantastic architecture.
Robert SharpMay 13, 2013You would be surprised at just how many times I have been asked "excuse me, do you have the time?" while standing right next to this tower.
Vic McGinJune 8, 2015Get up super early to avoid the crowd. And get to the other side of the river for a decent photo.
Steve HovingtonMarch 1, 2014Did you know? Big Ben chimes every 15 minutes and the sound can be heard for a radius of up to 5 miles.
Abdulrahman Almunayes 🇰🇼February 24, 2020Under full historical renovation since 3 years, another 1 year to complete (maybe by 2021)
National Maritime MuseumJuly 11, 2011Big Ben’s 1844 design brief demanded the clock’s performance be telegraphed twice daily to the Greenwich Observatory, a global arbiter of time for city dwellers and seafarers. Find your maritime story Read more
SamNovember 30, 2014Big Ben looks nice both during the day and night. It's just a wonderful sight to see.
Janewit KosrikulMay 2, 2011U must try crape that opposite Big ben(out of the tube n on yur left hand side-on the bridge) Tht is great for me & nice view to see London Eye here!!
Tariq AhmadDecember 13, 2019Under renovation/heavy scaffolding until 2021, so be warned you won't get a classic shot for a long time.
Anne-Marie PaquetteNovember 16, 2013Apparently Big Ben is the name of the bell. The tower is called Elizabeth tower. Big Ben is much more catchy ;)
Abdullah AljumaAugust 14, 2014Ask people about the time and see them pull their phones out instead of looking at the big clock they came to see.
Andy ThorntonFebruary 9, 2013Dazzle your intellectually inferior friends with your pedantry by reminding them that Big Ben is the name of the bell, not the clock tower.
Lydia BerkennouJanuary 28, 2015Impressive building. Get as close as you can to admire the architecture.
Don't miss it by night as well, superb yellow and green colors!
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Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)
Parliament Sq (Bridge St)
London
Greater London
SW1A 0AA
United Kingdom
London
Greater London
SW1A 0AA
United Kingdom
Big Ben is the name given to the Great Bell. The tower housing Big Ben and the four clock dials is called Elizabeth Tower.
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