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Elizabeth Tower: General information; Type: Clock tower: Architectural style: Gothic Revival: Location: Westminster, London, England: Coordinates: Completed: 31 May 1859; 164 years ago () Height: 316 feet (96 m) Technical details; Floor count: 11: Design and construction; Architect(s)
- 31 May 1859; 164 years ago
- Gothic Revival
- 11
- Westminster, London, England
Explore the history of one of the most iconic buildings in the world: the Elizabeth Tower – or as you probably know it: Big Ben. Find out which clock tower in the north of England inspired its design, and what all the different symbols found on the tower mean.
11 floors. 96 metres. It’s a long climb to the top. 292 steps to the clock faces and 334 steps to the Belfry where Big Ben, the Great Bell, hangs. Climb another 65 steps and you reach the Ayrton Light, the lantern that shines when the Houses of Parliament are sitting. Elizabeth Tower is made from:
8 de mar. de 2024 · La Torre en la que se encuentra el Big Ben, se llama Elizabeth Tower, y antiguamente recibía el nombre de Torre del reloj de Westminster. Big Ben, por su parte, es el nombre que se le dio a la primera campana que tuvo esta torre. El cual se cree que responde al nombre de quien la construyó: Benjamin Hall.
Desde el 26 de junio del 2012, fecha del Jubileo de diamante de la monarca británica, la torre tiene un nuevo nombre: Elizabeth Tower, para conmemorar los 60 años en el trono de la reina Isabel II.
Discover the iconic Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben in the UK, a symbol of British heritage and history. Explore the fascinating architecture and learn about the significance of this iconic landmark.
Constructing the most accurate clock in the world. How the clock tower has changed over the decades. Find out about the history of the Elizabeth Tower; from the first medieval clock tower built in the old Palace of Westminster to the design and construction of the present Elizabeth Tower.
