Big Ben

Big Ben is die bynaam wat die groot klok - die swaarste van altesaam vyf klokke met 'n gewig van 13,5 ton - in die kloktoring aan die noordelike kant van die Paleis van Westminster in die Londense volksmond verwerf het. Dikwels word dié bynaam ook gebruik om na die hele horlosie of klokwerk en die kloktoring te verwys.

Amptelik staan die toring bekend as Elizabeth Tower, 'n naam wat ter geleentheid van koningin Elizabeth II se diamantjubileum in 2012 aan die toring gegee is. Voorheen het dit slegs bekend gestaan as die "Kloktoring" (Clock Tower). Die toring is in 1858 voltooi en het intussen een van die bekendste bakens en ikoniese simbole van die Britse hoofstad en die hele Verenigde Koninkryk geword.

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18 January 2017
An instantly recognizable symbol of London, you can spy Big Ben from any number of vantage points in the city. It's truly magical if you're standing right there when you hear the clock's chime
Yuvi Sehmi
16 August 2014
Really famous landmark in London you can't go to London without visiting such buildings as the Big Ben and it overlooks the River Thames which is a spectacular sight , especially in at night
David Chung
14 January 2017
One of the most popular attractions in London, definitely worth visiting! Do take a walk along Westminster Bridge to get a nice view on the clock tower as well as the adjacent Palace of Westminster.
Nick Ward
17 June 2014
The climb of the Elizabeth Tower to Big Ben was was one of the best tours I have ever taken in London. Book about 6 months in advance via your local MP
Saad M ™
27 August 2016
The real name is “The Clock Tower”. Big Ben is just the nickname given to the largest bell in the tower, formally known as “Great Bell”. However, “Big Ben” has become much more commonly used. (FACT)
Jose Lopez
3 February 2015
To go inside the Big Ben's tower you must be a citizen from Great Britain, or book in advance (up to a few moths before your visit). The place and building is amazing, the details are impressive.
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