Completed in 1858 the clock, tower was supposedly named after London 's Commissioner, of Works a large man called Benjamin. Hall. Designed by architects Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin in classic Gothic, Revivalist style the brick and limestone. Tower rests atop Britain 's Houses of Parliament. The clock is the largest four-faced chiming clock in Great Britain.Each face is 23 feet (seven meters) in diameter and contains 312 pieces of opal glass.
Despite its status as a popular. Landmark Big Ben, only opens its doors to British citizens who can schedule a tour through their parliamentary, representatives. Still this exclusivity, won 't stop it from giving you a little rush of excitement the first time you see and hear it.
In. June, 2012Big Ben was officially renamed, Elizabeth Tower in honor of Queen Elizabeth II ', s Diamond Jubilee but it is still known. Colloquially as Big Ben.
Big Ben is located in central London. The nearest Underground station is Waterloo.
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