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Admission Ticket
Free exterior
Best Time to Visit
Westminster Bridge at sunrise
Overview
Completed 1859. 96m Elizabeth Tower. 13.7-ton Great Bell. 4 clock faces 4.3m diameter. Penny coins on pendulum for accuracy.
Local Insider Tips
1
Photo from Westminster Bridge at sunrise
2
Hear noon chime from Parliament Square
3
Visit Jewel Tower (€7)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Tourists inside?
UK residents only via MP.
Q:Why Big Ben?
Named after Sir Benjamin Hall.
Location Details
CityLondon
CountryUnited Kingdom
Rating
4.8 / 5.0
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