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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 18, 2017
    Iconic symbol of British democracy.
  • Георгий Ю.heart icon on user image
    If you haven't seen Big Ben, you haven't seen London
  • Meshael
    MeshaelMay 30, 2016
    Big Ben 😍
  • 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
  • Caroline H.heart icon on user image
    Caroline HongApril 19, 2017
    Such beautiful architecture. ❤️❤️
  • WEI W.heart icon on user image
    WEI WEIMarch 2, 2015
    Beautiful landmark both in daytime and at night
  • Jacob W.
    Jacob WAugust 26, 2014
    The top place to see when you're in London - surely?
  • Emma W.heart icon on user image
    Emma WijningaSeptember 15, 2016
    Tourists everywhere. But hey, did you ever see something like it? Mind your stuff though, lot's of pickpockets on the loose around here.
  • Tahnee O.
    Tahnee OslerOctober 15, 2012
    I've been to this place so many times and I cannot get over it's beauty. Especially at night.
  • 𝗙aris M.heart icon on user image
    𝗙aris M.May 29, 2023
    Big Ben, big love 🥲
  • JK
    JKFebruary 14, 2015
    The new name starts in 2012. Looks good at night
  • Rimon N.
    Rimon NMarch 6, 2014
    Tourist go here during the day. Photographers go during the gold hours (^,^). Happy snapping.
  • Алексейheart icon on user image
    АлексейNovember 22, 2013
    I thought its much bigger!!:) but didn't expect that it's soo nice!!!:)
  • 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 😊✌️
  • Chris D.
    Chris Du4June 25, 2012
    Seek the patron saint of deacons, casket-makers, and headaches. He may also be an importer of spirits. #wonkas
  • Janet C.
    Janet CheungSeptember 1, 2014
    It's the Ben! Go later at night when lights are on for a prettier view
  • Latefh N.heart icon on user image
    Latefh NasserAugust 15, 2015
    U must to visit first place
  • 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 👌🏻
  • Brandon 🍣🍶☕️heart icon on user image
    Brandon 🍣🍶☕️December 27, 2015
    Grab a beer at the pub across the street and wait out the hour to hear the bongs. ❗️🕑🇬🇧🇬🇧
  • Erica P.
    Erica P.December 26, 2012
    Actually, Big Ben is the bell of 14 tons of the most famous clock in the world. # justsaying
  • Faris B.heart icon on user image
    Faris BaderFebruary 15, 2015
    One of the best landmarks in the world
  • Phil H.
    Phil HarrisAugust 18, 2016
    of you have a British Passport you can book a tour....
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie MacGAugust 19, 2015
    Come on the hour to hear the bells chime.
  • D ™heart icon on user image
    D ™June 30, 2023
    AMAZING VIEW! Hands down!! 🤙🏽🫡🇬🇧
  • 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
  • Heba .heart icon on user image
    Heba 🐋March 9, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Fantastic view over the bridge ❤🇬🇧
  • Carlo M.
    Carlo MDecember 17, 2012
    Look up after getting out of the Westminster tube station. This'll be the first thing you'll see.
  • Stuart E.
    Stuart EcclesOctober 8, 2009
    The chimes of big ben are played live on Radio4. If you stand at Parliment Square listening to the radio in one ear and the actual chimes in the other, you hear them on radio first
  • Jenny L.heart icon on user image
    Jenny LawSeptember 4, 2015
    It's a must to take a picture with Big Ben!
  • Ammar A.
    Ammar AlkhaldiNovember 21, 2015
    It will ring every 15 min, good for taking snaps
  • Steve H.
    Steve HovingtonFebruary 27, 2014
    Did you know? Each dial is seven metres in diameter...
  • Boris B.heart icon on user image
    Boris BOctober 26, 2013
    London is really amazing city! I'm loving it!! (c)
  • Duang P.heart icon on user image
    Duang PosathornAugust 7, 2017
    Great landmark near the bridge
  • Ferenc B.
    Ferenc BondárJuly 12, 2014
    Very nice building, especially at night! Awesome! :)
  • Rony C.heart icon on user image
    Rony ChanOctober 30, 2015
    Must go Aiweiwei exhibition
  • Jeane D.
    Jeane DodsonJune 11, 2015
    Only locals can climb Big Ben but need to book with their MP.
  • Benny G.
    Benny GhasediApril 21, 2012
    One of building which u must see before die :) , Icon of UK
  • Enzo M.
    Enzo MartinelliOctober 18, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    The most iconic landmark in London
  • 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
  • Emmy F.heart icon on user image
    Emmy FaksFebruary 8, 2016
    Incredible view and a nice location
  • R-R ❤.
    R-R ❤️June 1, 2016
    The main attraction in London👌❤️
  • Rickard J.heart icon on user image
    Rickard JonssonNovember 6, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great landmark in London
  • Romy 🎀
    Romy 🎀January 12, 2017
    Must see in Londen 👌🏻
  • Dayne
    DayneSeptember 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Good place to find the time.
  • Walid A.heart icon on user image
    Walid AhmadSeptember 11, 2015
    Great landmark
  • Eman A.heart icon on user image
    Eman AbdulazizSeptember 8, 2017
    One of London's landmarks!
  • anizAHM m.
    anizAHM majidDecember 21, 2012
    Beware of beggars (fat ugly women) who wait for people by the stairs. They'll trick u with handmade flowers n ask for money to feed the 'homeless child'. They only want papers not coins :)
  • GowithOh
    GowithOhMarch 28, 2013
    Hey everybody! Don't forget that the clocks jump forward an hour this Saturday night!
  • 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.
  • Alexandra T.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra TritzOctober 29, 2016
    Awesome view and awesome photos !
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