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Big Ben: London's Iconic Clock Tower
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- General Information
- Big Ben stands at 316 feet tall in Westminster, London
- The tower features a 13.7-ton bell and 324 pieces of opalescent glass
- The clock is the most accurate four-faced chiming clock in the world
- The tower has 11 floors and is located near the Houses of Parliament
- History and Design
- Built by Charles Barry after the 1834 fire in the Palace of Westminster
- Designed by Augustus Pugin in Gothic revival style
- The clock was completed in 1859 with the first chiming sound
- The clock faces are illuminated at dusk for the best viewing
- Current Status
- Under renovation since 2017, closed until 2022
- The clock will not chime until 2021, except during special occasions
- The clock faces are painted black to mask air pollution
- The Latin inscription "O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First" is displayed
- Practical Information
- Located 0.5 miles from London City Centre
- Accessible by buses, trains, or walking tours
- Best visited at dusk or evening for illuminated clock faces
- Nearby attractions include Westminster Bridge and Westminster Abbey