Interesting fact
Big Ben, a famous clock tower, is located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, United Kingdom. Completed in 1859, the tower stands approximately 96 meters tall. Although commonly known as Big Ben, this name originally referred to the Great Bell inside.
More about Big Ben
The tower houses a clock with four faces, each nine meters in diameter, and includes a 13.5-ton bell known as Big Ben. Designed by Augustus Pugin in a neo-Gothic style, the tower is part of the UNESCO-listed Westminster Palace complex. Public tours of the tower are available to UK residents, offering insights into its history and mechanics, while the surrounding area is accessible to all visitors.