Big Ben
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Greta Marlene August
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Big Ben, officially known as the Elizabeth Tower, is an iconic clock tower located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. Completed in 1859, it has become one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom. The tower stands at 316 feet (96 meters) tall and houses the Great Bell, commonly referred to as Big Ben, which strikes the hour. Originally, Big Ben referred only to the bell itself, but over time, the name has come to be associated with the entire clock tower. Visitors can admire the impressive architecture of the tower and hear the chimes of Big Ben resounding across London.
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Der Big Ben, offiziell als Elizabeth Tower bekannt, ist ein ikonischer Uhrenturm am nördlichen Ende des Palace of Westminster in London. Fertiggestellt im Jahr 1859, ist er zu einem der bekanntesten Symbole des Vereinigten Königreichs geworden. Der Turm ist 96 Meter hoch und beherbergt die Große Glocke, die allgemein als Big Ben bezeichnet wird und die Stunde schlägt. Ursprünglich bezog sich Big Ben nur auf die Glocke selbst, aber im Laufe der Zeit hat sich der Name auf den gesamten Uhrenturm ausgedehnt. Besucher können die beeindruckende Architektur des Turms bewundern und die Klänge von Big Ben hören, die über London erklingen."
Sofia B
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"The British House of Parliament’s iconic clock tower, Big Ben, is probably the world’s most famous clock. Seeing Big Ben for the first time is a thrilling experience for anyone travelling to London for the first time. Walking over Westminster Bridge, looking down from the London Eye, or taking a hop-on-hop-off bus tour of London are the greatest ways to see Big Ben. "
Miranda Thomsen
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"Big Ben, the iconic clock tower, stands next to the British Parliament. Big Ben's deep chimes have marked the hours and been a soundtrack for London for decades. Although you cannot visit the tower's interior, you can take pictures from Westminster Bridge or the surrounding areas."
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