The Big Ben of London

big ben londonLondon is undoubtedly one of the most visited by tourists from around the world, as the capital of England, with all the necessary ingredients that any traveler would expect from a tourist destination.

Today I invite you to discover one of the main attractions: Big Ben, but for this, first we take a flight to London.

The Big Ben is the clock tower with the biggest and most famous in the world and is one of the most photographed monuments.

His imposing height of 96 meters, intimidate anyone, much like the hands that mark the hours.

Built by Benjamin Hall and put into operation in July 1859, is an icon of the capital London.

It will cost you reach it, because its location is ideal, because it is in the historic center. Victorian Gothic style, is located in Westminster Palace, part of the building which houses the British Parliament.

Observe at night with illuminated clock faces, is a spectacle for the eyes, and hear their brand new bells, to the ears.

It is known as the “Guardian of hours” because clock accuracy is such that has never failed, even after the bombings that occurred during World War II.

The Big Ben, is one of the must-see tours of the city of London, one of those monuments you have to admire in person, so as not to miss a single detail.