- Officially Elizabeth Tower but more commonly known as Big Ben, the clock tower of Westminster Palace is a world-famous landmark.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- That’s right – this famous London landmark isn’t officially named Big Ben. For hundreds of years, it used to be called, simply, the Clock Tower.
- Review of the Big Ben guided tour, which takes you behind the clock faces and into the belfy of Parliament's Elizabeth Tower to see London's famous bell.
- 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.
- Big Ben is actually the name of the largest bell (13 ton) in the tower, but is colloquially used to refer to the clock.