What can be said about Big Ben other than it's a beautiful sight, especially when the sun is shining. More

I visited the tower a few years ago and didn't realise you could go up the tower. It is a difficult climb up the stairs as they are different depths, but well worth it! Your calves ache for a couple of days.The guide was great, very knowlegable, giving details as we climbed and kept a smile on his face throughout.... More

its one of the most famous landmarks in london and i dont think a visit to london is complete without visiting here! More

Best seen at night , but beautiful architecture, a real landmark. Plenty to see around the area from Victoria , Buckingham Palace, St James Park, Westminster Cathedral. Do a walk around the area. More

great for history buffs must see for london symbol of the city get up close More

Great for pictures and to tick off the 'to see' list, but unless you go inside for a guided tour, not much to it really. More

It's a nice big clock, symbol of London. But other than that, nothing special. It is nice for some night photography but that's it. Nice for a souvenir photo from London. More

To most visitors this IS London. Fantastic to look at but once you've seen it you'll not need to go back. Use it as a marker on the skyline and in the background of your photos. More

http://www.parliament.uk/visiting/ Part of the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament). If you want to do a serious visit go to the web-site above. Otherwise...you will not "see" Big Ben but you will, most certainly hear it - it is the bell that strikes the hour at the end of the cadance - located inside the Clock Tower which you CAN... More