Big Ben is the bell tower, and chimes every hour. It is attached to the Houses of Parliament , officially know as the Palace of Westminster. Big Ben is known to Londoners and tourists alike as Big Ben, and is one of the most famous London landmarks.
Big Ben was constructed after a terrible fire in 1834 destroyed most of the Palace. It overlooks the Thames and the Houses of Parliament , from which the Members of Parliament and the Prime Minister Tony Blair work. Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament can be visited by tourists year round.
Big Ben is within walking distance from several london hotels . Click here for a guide to hotels near Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament |
