Statements (173)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:clock_tower
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Augustus_Pugin
|
| gptkbp:attraction_type |
gptkb:tourist_attraction
|
| gptkbp:attracts |
tourists
|
| gptkbp:chimes |
every hour
|
| gptkbp:chimes_every |
15 minutes
|
| gptkbp:completed |
1859
|
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
1859
cast iron |
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Augustus_Pugin
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
its Great Bell
|
| gptkbp:features |
quarter bells
|
| gptkbp:function |
gptkb:clock_tower
|
| gptkbp:has |
four clock faces
a clock mechanism a bell weighing 13.5 long tons a chime that can be heard from a distance a clock face on each side |
| gptkbp:has_bell_weight |
13.5 long tons
|
| gptkbp:has_clock_face |
four
|
| gptkbp:has_clock_mechanism |
mechanical clock
|
| gptkbp:has_face_count |
gptkb:4
|
| gptkbp:has_height |
316 feet
|
| gptkbp:has_visitor_center |
yes
|
| gptkbp:height |
96 meters
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Big Ben
|
| gptkbp:is |
illuminated at night
a bell tower a UNESCO World Heritage Site a cultural icon a tourist attraction a historical site a national treasure a historical landmark a landmark a subject of many songs a subject of many artworks often featured in films a national monument a popular meeting point often illuminated at night a popular photography subject one of the largest clocks in the world an iconic structure part of the UK Parliament a site for New Year's Eve celebrations a symbol of London a structure that is often associated with British culture a structure that has survived World War II bombings a structure that has been a subject of many documentaries a Victorian Gothic architecture example a clock that has been in operation since 1859 a clock that is wound manually a part of the London skyline a site for various public events a structure that has a rich history a structure that has a significant cultural impact a structure that has a unique sound when it chimes a structure that has a viewing gallery a structure that has been depicted in art a structure that has been featured in postcards a structure that has been restored multiple times a structure that has undergone restoration work a subject of many songs and poems a timekeeping device maintained by the UK Parliament often used in media to represent London a site that has been photographed millions of times a structure that has been a witness to many historical events a structure that is often included in travel guides a structure that has a significant place in London’s history a structure that is often used in educational materials a clock that has been a part of British culture for over 160 years a clock that has been a witness to many historical events a clock that has been featured in many documentaries a clock that has a face diameter of 22.5 feet a clock that has a hour hand measuring 2.7 meters a clock that has a pendulum a clock that has a rich history a clock that has a significant cultural impact a clock that has a striking mechanism a clock that has a total of 12 numbers on its face a clock that has a unique architectural style a clock that has a unique sound a clock that has been featured in literature a clock that has been restored multiple times a clock that is still operational a part of the British Parliament a symbol of the United Kingdom a clock that has a minute hand measuring 4.2 meters often used to represent London a clock that has a significant role in British history a clock that has a mechanism designed by Augustus Pugin a clock that has been a subject of restoration efforts |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkb:national_flag gptkb:tourist_destination gptkb:cultural_icon gptkb:bell_tower gptkb:clock_tower gptkb:historical_site gptkb:historical_landmark gptkb:cultural_landmark symbol of democracy national treasure iconic structure architectural marvel civic symbol famous landmark famous clock public clock |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
gptkb:London
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
political events
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:New_Year's_Eve_celebrations
gptkb:literature New Year celebrations |
| gptkbp:is_famous_for |
its size
its hourly chimes its chimes its Great Bell |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:films
films and media |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its accuracy
its Gothic architecture |
| gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:London
|
| gptkbp:is_located_near |
gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
|
| gptkbp:is_maintained_by |
gptkb:UK_Parliament
Parliament's Estate Department |
| gptkbp:is_managed_by |
gptkb:UK_Parliament
|
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:the_British_monarchy
gptkb:the_British_Parliament British culture |
| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
news articles
|
| gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
|
| gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
gptkb:songs
gptkb:music |
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
news broadcasts
postcards |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
gptkb:advertising
a backdrop for events |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Elizabeth_Tower
gptkb:Palace_of_Westminster gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site British history British culture British heritage London skyline |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
its distinctive sound
British citizens |
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
timekeeping
|
| gptkbp:is_visible_from |
gptkb:Westminster_Bridge
gptkb:Parliament_Square |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:London
gptkb:Houses_of_Parliament |
| gptkbp:named_after |
gptkb:1920
gptkb:Sir_Benjamin_Hall |
| gptkbp:occurs_in |
renovation in 2017
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Palace_of_Westminster
|
| gptkbp:photography |
tourists
|
| gptkbp:previous_name |
gptkb:The_Great_Bell
|
| gptkbp:public_access |
yes
|
| gptkbp:renovated |
gptkb:2017
|
| gptkbp:renovation |
gptkb:2017
|
| gptkbp:sound |
13.5 long tons
|
| gptkbp:time_zone |
GMT
|
| gptkbp:was |
originally called the Great Bell
damaged during World War II |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:British
gptkb:Europe gptkb:London gptkb:London,_England gptkb:United_Kingdom |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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