Big Ben clock tower

The most prominent symbol of the city of London in particular and the UK, in general, is the famous clock tower, Big Ben.

Big Ben's full name is the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster, which is a clock tower structure on the north-east side of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, England. Although it is widely known as Big Ben, this name is actually the name of the largest bell inside the clock tower, weighing13.5 tons, of the five chimes placed inside the tower. The tower is also mistakenly called St. Stephen. Since 2012, the tower has been officially called Elizabeth Tower.

As a cultural symbol of the UK, Big Ben is used in many scenes in films or commemorative photos of tourists visiting London. Since 1987, the tower has been recognized by UNESCO as one of the world's cultural heritage.