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Big Ben

Big Ben

Big Ben
Westminster
on the River Thames
Big Ben is located in Westminster, on the River Thames. It is one of London's best-known landmarks and a popular tourist attraction.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament illuminated at night, London, England

It is especially stunning during the evening, when the clock face is illuminated.

The Great Clock Tower of London was built as a "beacon" for the British Houses of Parliament.

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Big Ben's 4-Clock Faces
Big Ben's 4-clock faces are 23 feet across with 14-foot "minute" hands and 9-foot "hour" hands.

Closeup of Big Ben's Clock Face

Named after Sir Benjamin Hall,
the BBC first broadcast Big Ben's chimes on December 31, 1923.

The name "Big Ben" actually refers to the massive slightly cracked 13.5 ton bell which stikes on the hour.

The tower is not open to the general public. However, in
special circumstances, a visit to the top of the Clock Tower may be arranged through a Member of Parliament.

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Nearest Underground Station
Westminster

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