Big Ben is one of the most iconic—and misidentified—landmarks in the world. read more
Big Ben , as you should know, is not the name of the tower nor the name of the clock. It's the name of the great bell inside the tower. Interesting thing is that nobody is actually sure where the name came from, just theories. read more
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is usually extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. read more