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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Elizabeth Tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. The name is often used to refer to both the clock and the tower. The bell itself weighs about 13.5 tons and is one of the largest in the UK. The tower was completed in 1859, and the clock mechanism is renowned for its accuracy. Big Ben has become an iconic symbol of London and the UK.