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Big Ben

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Big Ben, Clock tower in London, UK

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.

The tower was completed in 1859 and the Great Bell's strikes were heard for the first time on 31 July that year.

Big Ben is one of the most prominent symbols of both London and England.

The tower is not open to the general public, but UK residents can arrange tours through their Member of Parliament.

Despite being one of the world's most famous tourist attractions, the interior of the tower is not open to overseas visitors.

Location: City of Westminster

Inception: September 28, 1843

Architects: Augustus Pugin, Charles Barry

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

Height: 96 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Material: Caen stone, limestone

Website: parliament.uk/bigben

Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap

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