The Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is located on the banks of the Thames in the London district of Westminster. The palace is the seat of the British Parliament, which consists of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Since 1987 it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Striking features of the building: the 96 meter high clock tower (Elizabeth Tower, so named in 2012 in honor of the diamond jubilee of Elizabeth II, previously known simply as Clock Tower), which is better known as Big Ben. Westminster Hall, the oldest parts of which date from Norman times and have a beautiful wooden ceiling. The House of Representatives and House of Commons are located in the central part of the building. The Victoria Tower is the square tower on the southwestern side.
The Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is located on the banks of the Thames in the London district of Westminster. The palace is the seat of the British Parliament, which consists of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Since 1987 it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Striking features of the building: the 96 meter high clock tower (Elizabeth Tower, so named in 2012 in honor of the diamond jubilee of Elizabeth II, previously known simply as Clock Tower), which is better known as Big Ben. Westminster Hall, the oldest parts of which date from Norman times and have a beautiful wooden ceiling. The House of Representatives and House of Commons are located in the central part of the building. The Victoria Tower is the square tower on the southwestern side.