In fact, Big Ben is the largest of the six bells of Westminster Palace in London. But it has long been associated with the name of the Clock Tower, which in September 2012 was officially called “Elizabeth Tower”. The decision to rename the tower was made by the British Parliament to mark the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The tower was built in 1858. The project architect was Augustus Pugin. The height of the tower and spire is 96.3 m.
Big Ben the most famous in London. Most people think that Big Ben is the tall clock tower that stands above the House of Parliament. Well no! Is noy a clock tower. It is one of the four huge bells in side the tower. The tower is 98 metres high, the bell inside the tower is 14 tons. The clock on the tower ai also huge. Each of clockfaces is 7 metres wide. The hour hands are about 3 metres long and the minute hands are about 4 metres long.
The tower was built in 1858. The project architect was Augustus Pugin. The height of the tower and spire is 96.3 m.