- British Union flag in front of the clock face of Big Ben in London on a sunny day.
- The original office name for Big Ben was the Clock Tower, but in 2012 it was renamed to Elizabeth Tower to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
- The origin of the name ‘Big Ben’ is not clear, but it may have been named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who oversaw the installation of the Great Bell.
- The name Big Ben actually refers to the clock’s massive bell, of 13 tons, that sits inside of the tower.
- The best places to see Big Ben from the outside are Westminster Bridge or the south bank of the River Thames.
- Standing tall and proud at the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben serves as one of London’s most beloved and iconic landmarks.
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- We climbed the 334 steps up to the belfry, saw Big Ben II bell struck 12 times at noon, saw the clock mechanism before walking behind all 4 clock faces.
- Big Ben or The Clock Tower is the most famous landmark of London which is popularly known for its striking clock and a gigantic bell.