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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