Big Ben and Parliament

The Palace of Westminster, Big Ben and Westminster Bridge

London skyline with Big Ben and environs, including the London Eye, Portcullis House, Parliament Square, and St Margaret's Church

The rear of the clock face

The south clock face being cleaned on 11 August 2007

The second "Big Ben" (centre) and the Quarter Bells from The Illustrated News of the World, 4 December 1858

Big Ben

Double-decker buses frame a busy Whitehall with Big Ben in the background.

Big Ben's dials and belfry are illuminated at night.

Scaffolding was put up in 2017.

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Big Ben and Parliament, London Overview

Big Ben is referred to the Great Bell of the clock that is situated at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. Also known as clock tower, its official name is Elizabeth Tower. It is just beside the Houses of the parliament.

For a majority of visitors, London is identified with Big Ben as an iconic building. It is the most recognisable clock in the entire world and it has been ticking 116 stories above since May 1859. It is also the second largest four faced chiming clock in the entire world. A tour to Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower is possible only if the person fulfils all the criterion mentioned by the British government and he must also have a contact of any MP to request a visit.