Memorials & monuments · London
Big Ben
In or near London.
Big Ben — a monument in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster · 0.1 km
About
Big Ben is a named monument in england london, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Big Ben is a prominent clock tower located in London, officially known as the Elizabeth Tower. It is part of the Palace of Westminster, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tower was completed in 1859 and has become an iconic symbol of the city. The clock mechanism is renowned for its accuracy and the tower itself is a Grade I listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5006, -0.1246
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1A 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster — 0.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6618994 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Ben?
- Big Ben is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1A 2JR), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Big Ben?
- Big Ben — a monument in england london.
- How do I get to Big Ben?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1A 2JR.
- How do I get to Big Ben?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1A 2JR.