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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, [1] [2] and by extension for the clock tower itself, [3] which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England. [4] Originally known simply as the Clock Tower, it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II.
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Big Ben is one of England’s best-known landmarks. Some believe it got its name from Sir Benjamin Hall. The Elizabeth Tower which it is located in has become one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom and is often in the establishing shot of films set in London.
Big Ben is a British cultural icon. It is one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom and parliamentary democracy, and it is often used in the establishing shot of films set in London. The clock tower has been part of a Grade I listed building since 1970 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
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Mar 4, 2021 · Big Ben. Address. London SW1A 0AA, UK. Phone +44 20 7219 4272. Web Visit website. Big Ben is one of London's most iconic sights. Many visitors don't realize that "Big Ben" isn't the name for the ornate clock or the tower but, in fact, the giant bell that rings inside the Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament.
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Mar 19, 2021 · 19 Mar 2021. Image Credit: Shutterstock. About Big Ben. Big Ben is one of the United Kingdom’s most iconic landmarks, and has for almost two centuries towered over Westminster’s busy streets to the awe of Londoners and tourists alike. Big Ben history.
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Below is the article summary. For the full article, see Big Ben . Big Ben, London. Big Ben, Clock housed in the tower at the eastern end of Britain’s Houses of Parliament. Designed by Sir Edmund Beckett (1816–1905), Big Ben is famous for its accuracy and its 13-ton bell.
Big Ben, also known as the Great Bell, is an iconic symbol of British heritage and culture. Located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England, it holds significant historical and cultural value for the United Kingdom.
