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Discovering Big Ben: A Must-See London Landmark

Big Ben is one of London's most iconic landmarks, a bell in the clock tower adjacent to the Houses of Parliament. Standing at 106 meters tall, it features four clock faces and a 14-ton bell that rings every hour. Named after Benjamin Hall, who oversaw its construction in 1858, Big Ben is the largest clock in Britain. With its stunning design and historical significance, this landmark has become a symbol of London, broadcasting its time on radio and captivating visitors for over three centuries. Don't miss out on witnessing this architectural marvel!

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Discovering Big Ben: A Must-See London Landmark

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  1. BIG BEN EVI PAPACHARALAMPOUS

  2. FOR EVERY BODY WHO TRAVELS TO ENGLAND, BIG BEN IS ONE OF THE FIRST PLACES IN LONDON WHICH YOU MUST VISIT!

  3. Big Ben is London’s landmark. • It is the bell which means the time from the clock tower, next to the Parliament and its sound is broadcast "live" from the radio Come on.

  4. The clock has four faces, it’s 106 m high, and has a bell tower that weighs 14 tonnes. • It rings every hour.

  5. It took its name from Benjamin Hall, who was the foreman to construct it in 1858. The clock is the largest in Britain.

  6. The four plates have a diameter of 7.5 meters and a bronze hand 4.25 meters in length.

  7. The Big Ben has been standing in London for three centuries and it is adjusted to London's pulse.

  8. Bibliography: from Internet And my photos

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