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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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SamNovember 30, 2014Big Ben looks nice both during the day and night. It's just a wonderful sight to see.
Dimitris KotsiosDecember 12, 2014Take a walk at Westminister bridge whatever time of the day is ! It's fantastic place!
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?
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 ;)
Shubham DattaAugust 6, 2014A very busy place in London with lots of tourists and people taking pictures.
Haseeb KhanOctober 16, 2014You cannot go to London and not look at Big Ben if you don't look at Big Ben It doesn't feel like London.
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
Pelin DuraMay 2, 2016unfortunately you cant see it on the inside.. I think you have to book six months before visiting
- Emma WijningaSeptember 15, 2016Tourists everywhere. But hey, did you ever see something like it? Mind your stuff though, lot's of pickpockets on the loose around here.
Pugin ; at the time of Barry's visit him to collect the drawings: "I never worked so hard in my life for Mr Barry for tomorrow I render all the designs for finishing his bell tower & it is beautiful."
Take the your, arranged via your local MP. Great experience.
Robert RoweSeptember 20, 2010...get the time off the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world, which has been telling time since 1859.
- Никита ШвинагирьDecember 27, 2014Amazing and beautiful tower. You see all this beauty as soon as stepping over the tube exit.
Andrea LazzariniNovember 18, 2014No comments can add something to the fame of this tower. This is one of the symbols of Europe.
Rimon NMarch 6, 2014Tourist go here during the day. Photographers go during the gold hours (^,^). Happy snapping.
TOPMANApril 30, 2012For some excellent boutique shopping when you're done here check out Covent Garden.
Time Out LondonFebruary 23, 2012Designed by architect Charles Barry as part of the Palace of Westminster, The Clock Tower was completed in 1859. Read more
Brandon 🍣🍶☕️December 27, 2015Grab a beer at the pub across the street and wait out the hour to hear the bongs. ❗️🕑🇬🇧🇬🇧
Tahnee OslerOctober 15, 2012I've been to this place so many times and I cannot get over it's beauty. Especially at night.
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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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"Have visited many times and always enjoy it. Entry fee is steep but worth it. Make sure you use the Audio Guide."
Lisa N - 9.2
"A wonderful place for people watching on a sunny day or as a romantic meeting place at dusk, but look out for the pigeons. A visit to the National Gallery is also highly recommended."
Louis Vuitton - 9.6
"My favorite park in London. Beautiful for a walk or to sit in the sun."
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