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The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located in London, England. It is commonly called the Houses of Parliament after the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two legislative chambers which occupy the building.
The Palace of Westminster. The history of the Houses of Parliament spans over 900 years from the Anglo-Saxons to the present. Architecture of the Palace. Read about the current Palace of Westminster as designed by architect Sir Charles Barry. The Palace's Structure. Palace's Interiors.
The Palace of Westminster was the monarch's principal residence in the late Medieval period. The predecessor of Parliament, the Curia Regis (Royal Council), met in Westminster Hall (although it followed the King when he moved to other palaces).
The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church lie next to the River Thames in the heart of London. With their intricate silhouettes, they have symbolised monarchy, religion and power since Edward the Confessor built his palace and church on Thorney Island in the 11th century AD.
One of the most recognised buildings in the world, the Palace of Westminster owes its stunning Gothic architecture to the 19th-century architect Sir Charles Barry. Now Grade I listed, and part of an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace contains a fascinating mixture of both ancient and modern buildings, and houses an iconic collection of ...
About Parliament. Living Heritage. The building & its collections. The Palace of Westminster at 150. The Palace of Westminster is synonymous with UK Parliament and has become a symbol of democracy around the world. Building the Palace. The architects. Key dates 1834 - Present. Rebuilding the Palace. The Victoria Tower.
Immerse yourself in the 360° walkthrough of the Palace of Westminster. Take an extensive route through its most famous (and not-so-famous) rooms, including some areas ordinarily off-limits to the public. Start tour. About Central Lobby. Central Lobby.
