London is undoubtedly one of the most visited cities by tourists
from around the world, as the capital of England, has all the ingredients
necessary that every traveler expects to find in a tourist destination.
Today I invite you to discover one of its biggest attractions:
Big Ben, but to do so, we must first take a flight to London.
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
a real icon of the capital London.
It will cost you reach it, because its location is privileged,
because it is in the historic center. Victorian Gothic style, is
located in Westminster Palace, part of the building housing the
British Parliament.
Observe at night, 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" as careful timing
is such that never failed, even after the bombing that occurred
during the Second World War.
Big Ben, is one of the must-see tours of the city of London, one
of those monuments that you admire that person, as to not miss a
single detail.
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