Big Ben (green, left)
Big Ben is one of London's most famous landmarks and a worldwide symbol of the British capital. The Neo-Gothic clock tower was completed in 1858 as part of the Palace of Westminster and rises to a height of 96 meters. Strictly speaking, the name "Big Ben" refers to the main bell weighing around 13.5 tons inside the tower, but it is often used for the entire structure. Since 2012, the tower has officially been named the Elizabeth Tower in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. With its famous chimes and four illuminated clock faces, Big Ben has shaped the London skyline for over 150 years.
Tower Bridge (purple, center)
Tower Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world and one of London's most iconic landmarks. The Neo-Gothic bascule bridge was built according to the designs of Sir Horace Jones and John Wolfe Barry and opened in 1894. It spans the River Thames in the immediate vicinity of the Tower of London and connects the boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Southwark. Particularly impressive is its movable central section, which can be opened for large ships within a few minutes. With its distinctive towers and unique construction, Tower Bridge remains a masterpiece of Victorian engineering to this day.
King's Crown (pink, right)
The British Crown is one of the most significant symbols of the monarchy and part of the famous Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Particularly well-known is St. Edward's Crown, which was made in 1661 for the coronation of King Charles II and is still used in coronation ceremonies today. The magnificent crown is made of gold and adorned with hundreds of diamonds, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and pearls. It is kept along with the other Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. The crown represents tradition, history, and the centuries-old British monarchy worldwide.
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