Big Ben
:For other uses of Big Ben, see Big Ben (disambiguation)
Similar turret clocks
A 20 foot (6 m) metal replica of the clock tower, known as Little Ben, complete with working clock, stands on a traffic island close to Victoria Station. Several turret clocks around the world are inspired by the look of the Great Clock, including the clock tower of the Gare de Lyon in Paris and the Peace Tower of the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa.
Related Topics:
Little Ben - Victoria Station - Turret clock - Gare de Lyon - Paris - Peace Tower - Parliament of Canada - Ottawa
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