Is Big Ben the name of the clock tower in London?
Big Ben is actually the nickname of the giant bell inside London's famous clock tower. The tower itself was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
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- How many fountains are in Rome?
“Rome has around 2,000 fountains, more than any other city in the world.”
Reference: City of Rome
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Which country is inside Rome?
Vatican City, the world's smallest country, is completely surrounded by the city of Rome.
What is the oldest underground railway in the world?
The London Underground opened in 1863, making it the oldest underground railway in the world.