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Big Ben


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 1,233 attractions in London
Traveler Description: Although the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster is commonly called Big Ben, strictly speaking the name relates only to the largest of the... more »
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
Address: Near Westminster Bridge London
England

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5 of 5 stars
ghoom   2 contributions
Brussels
May 19, 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

Okay, so there's probably nothing about this city that's not already been written, so won't waste your time..there's something for everybody..the accent is hard to understand, but not the city! :) more

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4 of 5 stars
politikgirl   42 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Apr 6, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Not seeing the Big Ben in London is like not seeing the Great Wall of China when visiting Beijing. While you can't actually go up the tower to see the great bell (which is actually what the Big Ben is), it's a beautiful sight to behold and one of the definitive monuments that you have to spend a few minutes... more

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3 of 5 stars
mariha2912   121 contributions
Delphi,Greece
Feb 13, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

OK, if it was at the middle of nowhere, you wouldn't really go to see it, would you? But it's part of Palace of Westminster aka England's Houses of Parliament building ( an intresting view), on Thames North Bank, a few steps of Westminster Abbey and with London Eye ,London Aquarium and County Hall ( housing some interesting exibitions) almost... more

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4 of 5 stars
bytpyk   8 contributions
Saint Louis
Oct 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

You can't actually visit Big Ben, but it is a great site to see and photograph. It's not at all a letdown. more

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5 of 5 stars
JerseyBeachcomber   30 contributions
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Sep 18, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

It's funny how we associate a building with a country. When you think of England, you instantly associate Big Ben, Parliament, and Westminster Bridge with it. Seeing it live is great. The bell sound is better than in any movie. Its beautiful at night also. Take a walk to the other side of Westminster Bridge to take some great photos... more

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5 of 5 stars
Traveler0714   59 contributions
Mechanicsburg, PA
Jul 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I thought Big Ben was very cool. It is beautiful. I got to hear it ring twice at different times and thought it sounded pretty. Just be careful...its near a busy road. You should totally spend some of your time in London to hear and see Big Ben. more

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5 of 5 stars
AWenInAZ   18 contributions
Scottsdale, AZ
Jun 9, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

There's just something about it. Hear it chime while walking along the Thames. Looking straight up at it from the sidewalk. Another great view is from inside the fence of the Houses of Parliament (which you can visit for free!). more

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5 of 5 stars
terier   3 contributions
Romania
Jun 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

An excelent place and full of tourists, spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated more

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5 of 5 stars
PortoExplorer   534 contributions
Porto, Portugal
May 30, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The Clock Tower, knowned as The Big Ben, is as majestic as I expected. The silhouette, the golden image, the size and all the environment around astonished me, because it was one of my dreams to be right in front of Big Ben. more

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4 of 5 stars
ひたろん   11 contributions
大阪府
Sep 27, 2009

自由時間があまりなく、行ったのは夜でしたが、 ライトアップされており、とても幻想的で綺麗でした。 景色や街の雰囲気が... more

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Near Westminster Bridge, London, England