The moniker Big Ben has been in use for over 150 years, and the nickname was originally applied only to the enormous bell inside the tower. The Great Bell received i's sobriquet in honor of Sir Benjamin Hall, the First Commissioner for Works, who raised Big Ben to its current place atop the tower.
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Many People Call it Elizbeth TowerIt has a massive bell inside called Big Ben that weighs more than 13 tons. In 2012, the British Government renamed it the Elizabeth Tower to honor the Queen. No one knows why people call this tower Big Ben. We have already mentioned the two theories about it.
All UK-based and international visitors aged 11 and over are welcome on a Big Ben tour. We do our best to help everyone participate in the tour, however it should be noted that the tour is not suitable for all visitors.
Big Ben Opening Hours and TicketsBig Ben has been undergoing restoration work since 2017, the biggest conservation project in its history. Currently, it remains temporarily closed to visitors and plans to reopen in 2023. The Great Bell (nicknamed Big Ben) has just been repaired.