Big-Ben

Big-Ben — a bell tower in London, a part of an architectural complex of the Westminster palace. The official name — «the Hour tower of the Westminster palace», also it name «the Tower of St. Stefana».

In 1834, there was a huge fire in Westminster Palace and everything burned down. Charles Barry took over its restorationIn 1834, there was a huge fire in Westminster Palace and everything burned down. Charles Barry took over its restoration.
The tower has been erected In 1858, a tower clock has been started up a course on May, 21st 1859.
The clock tower was built in Westminster in 1288 and at that time had a completely different look.

Big Ben is a name not towers, and a 13-ton bell which calls inside.

The tower, including the spire, measures 320 feet (96.3 meters). To imagine what Big Ben looks like, imagine the height of a 16-story building.