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Big Ben

📍 Big Ben, London, UK

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Introduction

Big Ben properly refers to the great hour bell in the clock tower of the Palace of Westminster; the tower itself was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012. A symbol of London and British parliamentary democracy, beside the Thames and opposite the London Eye, it is one of the world's most recognised silhouettes.

✨ Highlights

Name of the bell

Big Ben properly refers to the great hour bell in the clock tower of the Palace of.

Parliament symbol

A symbol of London and British parliamentary democracy.

By the Thames

To go deeper, By the Thames is the perfect entry point.

World silhouette

World silhouette adds a different flavour to Big Ben.

🛈 Practical Info

→Admission：Exterior free (reference)

→Hours：Always (reference)

→Duration：About 30 min

→Getting there：Metro Westminster

→Tip：Shoot from across

→Note：Interior closed

💡 Tips

• Allow About 30 min for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.

• Opening Exterior always visible (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

• Getting there: London; pair with nearby sights.

• Big Ben rewards a slow visit—catch the signature view.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Big Ben?

Allow About 30 min for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Exterior always visible (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.