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Big Ben

Near Westminster Bridge, London, England
As featured in 3 days in London
Ranked #25 of 819 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 958 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: No
Description: One of the most famous clocks in the world, this important landmark towers over the House of Parliament and the River Thames.
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Staten Island, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I'm traveling with a friend and went out to see Big Ben. We looked up and said, "I guess this is it?" I thought it would be more of a to-do -- more of an attraction. But it was getting there in the street, dozens of people passing by. I mean it was cool that I got to see it... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Just try to picture how many people have gazed at this is simply mind boggling. Just go and add your name to the ever growing list and make history! More

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See 5 more reviews by JosselinetSara for London
Doha, Qatar
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

this land mark tower is a beautiful sight. any new vistor to london should not miss this. More

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Yeovil, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

What can be said about Big Ben other than it's a beautiful sight, especially when the sun is shining. More

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Surrey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

I visited the tower a few years ago and didn't realise you could go up the tower. It is a difficult climb up the stairs as they are different depths, but well worth it! Your calves ache for a couple of days.The guide was great, very knowlegable, giving details as we climbed and kept a smile on his face throughout.... More

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Clare
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

its one of the most famous landmarks in london and i dont think a visit to london is complete without visiting here! More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Best seen at night , but beautiful architecture, a real landmark. Plenty to see around the area from Victoria , Buckingham Palace, St James Park, Westminster Cathedral. Do a walk around the area. More

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See 8 more reviews by hantsall for London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

great for history buffs must see for london symbol of the city get up close More

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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Great for pictures and to tick off the 'to see' list, but unless you go inside for a guided tour, not much to it really. More

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Ljubljana, Slovenia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

It's a nice big clock, symbol of London. But other than that, nothing special. It is nice for some night photography but that's it. Nice for a souvenir photo from London. More

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