【London Attractions】Big Ben, famous for its unparalleled accuracy and huge bell sound

#LondonAttractions Big Ben, officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, is a famous landmark in London, England. It is located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. Although the name "Big Ben" is often used to refer to the entire clock tower, in fact, it correctly refers only to the main clock in the tower. Completed in 1859, the Elizabeth Tower is 96 meters (about 315 feet) high and was one of the largest four-faced clocks in the world at that time. Big Ben is famous for its unparalleled accuracy and huge bell sound. In 2012, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, the clock tower, formerly known as St. Stephen's Tower, was officially renamed Elizabeth Tower.