- As of 1970, it has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In case you haven’t heard, Big Ben in London is the House of Parliament’s iconic clock tower.
- In this article, we will explore 100 fascinating facts about Big Ben, from its construction to its current status as one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
- İngiltere’nin başkenti ve en büyük şehri olan Londra’da yer alan Big Ben, Westminster Sarayı’nın etrafında bulunan kulelerin en ünlüsüdür.
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- 6. How big is Big Ben’s clock tower?
- 7. The clock tower actually has 5 bells
- It is often mistakenly called "Big Ben"—which is actually the main bell housed within the tower. The clock tower has also been referred to as St Stephen's Tower.
- The history of the Big Ben Clock Tower at Westminster dates back to the 13th Century but the tower as we now know it has its roots in 19th Century Britain.
- Officially Elizabeth Tower but more commonly known as Big Ben, the clock tower of Westminster Palace is a world-famous landmark.
- Big Ben – the name given to the great bell rather than the actual clock – was installed in the Palace of Westminster clock tower in 1859.
- The largest of the tower’s five bells is the Big Ben, which weighs 13.5 long tons (13.7 tonnes; 15.1 short tons) and is named after Sir Benjamin Hall.