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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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Holly BassettAugust 7, 2014It's quite a sight to crane your neck at when you come out of Westminster Tube Station.- STA Travel U.S.June 20, 2011TRAVEL FACT: Built in 1856, this icon of London is the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world.
Ryan Ó DomhnaillJanuary 23, 2013Enjoy a Magners after seeing one of Londons most iconic landmarks. Rybo.
Shireen McFarlaneJanuary 8, 2011Go to Big Ben and have a look at Parliament and if your there Next New Years Eve - Look at the Fireworks from the London Eye.... It'll be brilliant!
Lion Witch WardrobeMay 10, 2012Do you know what time it is? Time to head to Narnia! Get your tickets to see The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe live on stage in Kensington Gardens today!
Gabriel AlonsoNovember 4, 2018Epic spot, unfortunately when I came in was under maintenance and totally covered
Rahaf AlmoghirahSeptember 15, 2019Didn’t get to see the beauty of Big Ben due to construction works 💔
Big Ben is the name of the bell in the tower... Classic London sight!!!!
Antonio MonfermosoFebruary 17, 2014Big Ben is the bell, not the building.. It's correct name is tower of Westminster.
EmyleeSeptember 12, 2014There is a tesco express between here and Westminster. Cheap fast good tasting food there!
Allegra RJanuary 25, 2011Try to get there around noon for the twelve rings of the bell! And it's the BELL, not the clock, that's named Big Ben!
TOPMANApril 30, 2012For some excellent boutique shopping when you're done here check out Covent Garden.
Mark DSeptember 22, 2011it's big! Get there on the hour to hear those authoratative chimes. Nothing like it anywhere else on Earth.
Robert ENovember 17, 2012Write a letter to your local member of parliament asking for a tour of Big Ben
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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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