Big Ben London, England

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Detail of the famous Big Ben, officially named the Clock Tower, Houses of Parliament, London, England. The buildings of Parliament were constructed in the 19th century to the neo-Gothic designs of Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin. The Clock Tower was built in 1859 and came to be known as Big Ben, the nickname of the largest bell inside the tower. Holly Hayes all photos →

The internationally recognizable symbol of London, Big Ben (officially named the Clock Tower) is part of the Houses of Parliament. Designed by Pugin, the attractive Gothic Revival tower was completed in 1859.

Location map of Big Ben, London, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Big Ben, London, England. Click to enlarge.

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London, England
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Page Title
Big Ben
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 30, 2023