For this article I am doing a piece of architecture that is near and dear to my heart, the clock tower known by many as “Big Ben”. Many people do not know that Big Ben is really the name of the bell inside of the clock tower, and the tower itself is really the “Elizabeth tower” named after Queen Elizabeth. I was born in London and this is one of its most iconic architectural pieces.

One reason I enjoy this piece so much is what it brings to the London Skyline. When looking at the city from a distance, you can pick out the magnificent clock tower. Even when walking around parts of the city you can see the tower peaking out among the others.

Although the tower doesn’t look complicated from a distance the closer you are the more you can see its intricacies. The building is made up of all sorts of carvings and sculpted parts that become more apparent the closer you get, especially on the peaks of the building where it is most ornate. I also think that because this building is so iconic its almost a symbol of England itself, surviving the bombings through world wars, and other events through out history. The tower is also connected to another famous building, the parliament building , which also has survived its own share of events throughout history.