Big Ben
About the place
- Country : The United Kingdom , London
- Address : Westminster, London SW1A 0AA, UK
- Category : Urban Facilities
- Establishing Date : 1858
Big Ben
Overview
The Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock located in London, the United Kingdom. It is a landmark and symbol of London. It is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world.It is located in St Stephan’s tower in the northern section of the parliament building.
History
Opened in 1858, it is over a century and a half years old. The clock is known for its time accuracy. Its bell chime set the international time. The tower is a British cultural icon recognized all over the world. 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.
Architecture
It weighs around 12 and half tons.The hour hand is 9 feet (2.7 m) long and the minute hand is 14 feet (4.3 m) long. The tower is around 320 feet tall.
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