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Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben)

Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)

Monument and Historic and Protected Site
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    "third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world."(20 Tips)
    Charmain L.
    "Loved listening to it chime the hour!"(17 Tips)
    Cenker K.
    "Amazing view during the sunset and cloudy weather in the winter."(29 Tips)
    Marc-Antony F.
    "Truly fantastic architecture."(12 Tips)
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  • Mark L.heart icon on user image
    Mark LeeAugust 1, 2015
    Makes one feel proud to be British .. And the lovely London Eye is close by
  • Matzeheart icon on user image
    MatzeDecember 11, 2015
    Great location to visit
  • Warwick K.
    Warwick KayMarch 27, 2015
    Must see when going to London.
  • Grace A.
    Grace AlexandraOctober 1, 2016
    Amazing View in London
  • Philippe W.heart icon on user image
    Philippe WeisenSeptember 8, 2015
    Must see when in London
  • Mark L.heart icon on user image
    Mark LeeAugust 18, 2017
    Iconic symbol of British democracy.
  • Othmane G.heart icon on user image
    Othmane GuerrouJanuary 16, 2013
    Really beautiful
  • Benny G.
    Benny GhasediApril 21, 2012
    One of building which u must see before die :) , Icon of UK
  • AH !heart icon on user image
    AH !January 6, 2021
    Most vintage iconic thing ever
  • Mark D.
    Mark DSeptember 22, 2011
    it's big! Get there on the hour to hear those authoratative chimes. Nothing like it anywhere else on Earth.
  • Bea M.heart icon on user image
    Bea Matti July 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    A must see every time I go to London!
  • Pratiti M.heart icon on user image
    Pratiti MajumdarOctober 5, 2015
    The iconic Big Ben- clock tower of London- till date I had only seen pictures of it.
  • Boris B.heart icon on user image
    Boris BOctober 26, 2013
    London is really amazing city! I'm loving it!! (c)
  • Holly B.heart icon on user image
    Holly BassettAugust 7, 2014
    It's quite a sight to crane your neck at when you come out of Westminster Tube Station.
  • Fabian W.
    Fabian WilliamsApril 18, 2013
    I can actually see this from my hotel room Crown plaza st James, but this is better in person, do it, c it
  • Caroline H.heart icon on user image
    Caroline HongApril 19, 2017
    Such beautiful architecture. ❤️❤️
  • Stefie
    StefieSeptember 9, 2018
    Undergoing extensive conservation work until 2021. Big Ben was covered in scaffolding as my last visit in September 2018.
  • Faris B.heart icon on user image
    Faris BaderFebruary 15, 2015
    One of the best landmarks in the world
  • Lion Witch W.
    Do 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!
  • Lamaheart icon on user image
    LamaJuly 24, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    A must of you're coming to London. There isn't much to it only the fun of taking pics
  • Heba .heart icon on user image
    Heba 🐋March 9, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Fantastic view over the bridge ❤🇬🇧
  • Jeane D.
    Jeane DodsonJune 11, 2015
    Only locals can climb Big Ben but need to book with their MP.
  • Clau H.heart icon on user image
    Clau HLJanuary 3, 2015
    Stay away if you don't like tourists. Great view from the Jubilee Gardens 😊✌️
  • Kfranco322
    Kfranco322September 25, 2014
    Can't travel to London without visiting Big Ben... Great photo ops...
  • Bianca E.heart icon on user image
    Bianca EderJuly 29, 2015
    Go across the bridge to get a beautiful shotnof big ben and the parliament
  • The Ellie P.
    The Ellie ProjectJuly 6, 2013
    If you have time, walk around to see the intricate detailing up close!
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie MacGAugust 19, 2015
    Come on the hour to hear the bells chime.
  • Rahaf A.
    Rahaf AlmoghirahSeptember 15, 2019
    Didn’t get to see the beauty of Big Ben due to construction works 💔
  • Phil H.
    Phil HarrisAugust 18, 2016
    of you have a British Passport you can book a tour....
  • Mārcis G.
    Mārcis GraubiņšMarch 11, 2011
    One of top places to see in London during travel. Spectacular during night!
  • Adry C.heart icon on user image
    Adry ChiñasJuly 4, 2014
    I miss you every day of my life.
  • Ann Marie E.heart icon on user image
    Ann Marie EllisonOctober 9, 2016
    Get good picture behind you or selfie with phone to see how Big Ben 👌🏻
  • Vall H.
    Vall HayesDecember 2, 2013
    I love it. Come and see.
  • Alvyn L.
    Alvyn LeeAugust 11, 2015
    Any time you come, anytime it is beautiful
  • ADEL A.heart icon on user image
    ADEL ALSHALAN #66May 29, 2018
    Amazing mommy 💔
  • Rony C.heart icon on user image
    Rony ChanOctober 30, 2015
    Must go Aiweiwei exhibition
  • Latefh N.heart icon on user image
    Latefh NasserAugust 15, 2015
    U must to visit first place
  • Rickard J.heart icon on user image
    Rickard JonssonNovember 6, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great landmark in London
  • Duang P.heart icon on user image
    Duang PosathornAugust 7, 2017
    Great landmark near the bridge
  • Emylee
    EmyleeSeptember 12, 2014
    There is a tesco express between here and Westminster. Cheap fast good tasting food there!
  • Enzo M.
    Enzo MartinelliOctober 18, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    The most iconic landmark in London
  • Freddie B.
    Freddie BatallaJanuary 24, 2014
    Good to see the one of the tourist spot in Europe! :)
  • Gabriel A.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel AlonsoNovember 4, 2018
    Epic spot, unfortunately when I came in was under maintenance and totally covered
  • Paul T.
    Paul TyrrellJuly 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Big Ben is the name of the bell in the tower... Classic London sight!!!!
  • Oheart icon on user image
    OSeptember 24, 2022
    Butter view from the did of Tomas hospital
  • Emmy F.heart icon on user image
    Emmy FaksFebruary 8, 2016
    Incredible view and a nice location
  • Oleg A.heart icon on user image
    Oleg AnisimovMarch 16, 2013
    Big Ben is more beautiful when lighted in the evening.
  • Kevin Jan M.
    Kevin Jan MOctober 23, 2014
    Still a must-see, if you're in London.
  • Ben🇬🇧 F.
    Ben🇬🇧 FisherSeptember 28, 2013
    Big Ben isn't the tower. That's called queen Elizabeth tower. Big Ben is the bell that tolls in it
  • MakeMyTrip. com
    MakeMyTrip. comNovember 7, 2011
    A bird’s eye view of Big Ben and London Eye gives a glimpse of what this amazing city has in store for you. Read more
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