The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster,
known as Big Ben, is one of the most famous monuments to visit in London. It’s
the most representative tower of the city of London and possesses one of the
biggest mechanical clocks in the world. Big Ben is the name by the tower is
known around the world but officially this name is of the main bell which
weighs 13.8 tons. The building started in 1843, after the great fire of
London which seriously affected the
Palace of Westmister. Charles Barry was in charge of the reconstruction project
which added the tower to the palace and it was designed in a Victorian Gothic
style.
The clock was started in May 1859 and it’s one
of the most reliable watches that exist because it’s able to withstand snow and
wind. Even during World War II, it endured the Blitz maintaining its punctuality
intact. Although the clock failed in New Year’s Eve 1962 for technical reasons
and the British began the New Year 10 minutes after.
The Big Ben tower has started to lean due to
digging new tunnels near Westminster.
Big Ben is my favorite icon of UK because I
think it’s the most interesting and representative monument of UK. Besides, I
like its story because it’s a survivor of two World Wars.
I’ve never been to UK but If I go someday the first place where I
would go it would be Big Ben, it should be incredible.
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