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Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament from the south bank at sunset, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus at night and the towers of Canary Wharf.

The Elizabeth Tower, usually called Big Ben after its bell, is 96 metres tall; the bell itself weighs 13.7 tonnes.

The clock tower of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster are silhouetted against a vivid orange and blue sunset sky above the River Thames.
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament silhouetted at sunset, LondonLicensePrint
London, England - October 2025: Classical urns and reclining stone figures frame a scalloped fountain at the Italian Gardens in Hyde Park beneath dramatic storm clouds.
Fountain and statues at Italian Gardens under stormy sky, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: A stone statue of a seated Queen Victoria holding a scepter stands before the red-brick facade of Kensington Palace.
Statue of Queen Victoria in front of Kensington Palace, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: The ornate Gothic Revival spire of the Albert Memorial rises with gilded statues and mosaics above Kensington Gardens.
Gilded spire of the Albert Memorial against a cloudy sky, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: The circular red-brick and terracotta facade of the Royal Albert Hall stands beneath an overcast sky in South Kensington.
Royal Albert Hall concert venue exterior, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: The twin west towers of Westminster Abbey rise above autumn trees under dramatic evening clouds.
Twin Gothic towers of Westminster Abbey against a moody sky, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: Intricate fan vaulting and colorful heraldic banners hang above the Henry VII Lady Chapel inside Westminster Abbey.
Fan vaulting and banners in Westminster Abbey chapel, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: The elaborate rose window and Gothic spires of Westminster Abbey's north transept rise above autumn trees.
Rose window and spires on Westminster Abbey's north facade, LondonLicense
The pinnacled towers of the Palace of Westminster rise against a pink and blue dusk sky in London.
Gothic towers of the Houses of Parliament at dusk, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: A sightseeing boat travels along the River Thames past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben under a vivid sunset sky.
River Thames cruise boat passing Big Ben at sunset, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: A dense crowd waves Palestinian flags and carries placards during a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament under a dramatic sky.
Large pro-Palestinian rally outside the Houses of Parliament, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: Traffic and pedestrians pass historic curved buildings near Piccadilly Circus with a red double-decker bus and construction scaffolding.
Red double-decker bus near Piccadilly Circus, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: Large digital advertising screens light up the curved facade above shops and crowds at Piccadilly Circus.
Illuminated advertising screens at Piccadilly Circus, LondonLicense
London, England - October 2025: A weathered stone statue of a robed figure stands in an arched niche on the upper facade of a historic London building.
Classical statue in a niche on a London building facadeLicense
The twin towers of Tower Bridge span the River Thames beneath dark storm clouds in London.
Tower Bridge over the River Thames under stormy clouds, LondonLicensePrint
London, England - October 2025: An etched and gilded suit of plate armor with a visored helmet is displayed behind glass at a London museum.
Ornate gilded suit of armor on display in a museum, LondonLicense