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The Big Ben is still looking sharp, but it’s not that young anymore! With its building starting in 1843 as part of the restoration of the ruined Palace of Westminster and finally ending in 1859, it is now over 160 years old. We could never tell.
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Here’s a cool tidbit: The Big Ben Tower was initially named The Clock Tower, then renamed in 2012 as Elizabeth Tower. So… why does everyone refer to it as Big Ben? This nickname is actually the name of the tower’s bell, weighing no less than 13 tons. The leading theory is that the bell was named after the Chief Commissioner of Works, Sir Benjamin Hall, whose nickname was Big Ben.
More Than One Bell
While Big Ben is the main bell of the tower, there are four other small bells playing at the same time, together creating its unique sound. Each bell plays a different note: G, F#, E, and B. So, the chime of Big Ben is actually a full chord! Who knew?
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The Colosseum in Rome is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the world, but few people know about its twin in Pula, Croatia. The ancient Roman amphitheater in Pula is the only arena in the world with four towers still standing!
The Pula Arena was constructed in 27 BC – 68 AD and is among the six largest surviving Roman arenas in the World. It is the only remaining Roman amphitheatre to have four side towers and with all three Roman architectural orders entirely preserved. The exterior wall is constructed in limestone. The part facing the sea consists of three stories, while the other part has only two stories since the amphitheatre was built on a slope. The maximum height of the exterior wall is 29.40 m (96.5 ft). The first two floors have each 72 arches, while the top floor consists of 64 rectangular openings. The arena had a total of 15 gates. A series of underground passageways were built underneath the arena along the main axis from which animals, ludi scenes and fighters could be released. The amphitheatre was part of the circuit of the gladiators. 
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Canadians have their own Big Ben which is very similar to the original one in London. This building is in a neo-gothic style and bears a huge clock tower. Just like Big Ben, but in Ottawa!
Stonehenge, Avebury
At Stonehenge, you can’t touch the stones, you can’t go inside the circle and if it starts raining there isn’t a place you can hide, not to mention the entire visit will cost you a small fortune. But, only 30 kilometers away you can find a very similar setup, that won’t cost you a dime!
Acropolis, Turkey
The ruins of the old city, the remains of ancient theaters, and the pillar temples are always associated with Greece. But Turkey also has something to show. The ancient city of Ephesus has as much historical value as the Acropolis and it’s free to visit any time of the year.
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