United Kingdom: Big Ben Closed to Non-UK Tourists

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | November 10th, 2010 | Trackback

London’s iconic clock at the Palace of Westminster known as Big Ben has been placed off limits to non-British citizens because of tightened security and the cost of processing tourists who wanted to go up the tower. British citizens may still take a tour, but only after writing to their Member of Parliament and obtaining approval. Other tourists have to admire the clock from afar.

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