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  1. Palace of Westminster. /  51.49917°N 0.12472°W  / 51.49917; -0.12472. 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 ...

    • 112,476 m² (1,210,680 sq ft) (internal)
    • 1987 (11th session)
    • 1016 and later
  2. Learn about the history, architecture and collections of the Palace of Westminster, the iconic building that houses the UK Parliament. Explore the key dates, features and stories of the current Palace, from the medieval St Stephen's Chapel to the Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben.

  3. Learn about the historic and symbolic significance of the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church in London. Discover their neo-Gothic and Perpendicular architecture, their role in parliamentary monarchy and their cultural events.

  4. The history of the Palace of Westminster began in the Middle Ages – in the early eighth century – when there was an Anglo-Saxon church dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle which became known as the West Minster (St. Paul's being the East Minster). [1] [2] In the tenth century the church became a Benedictine abbey and was adopted as a royal ...

  5. Learn about the history and architecture of the Palace of Westminster, the iconic building that houses the UK Parliament. Discover how the Palace was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1834, how it was designed by Charles Barry and other architects, and how it was damaged by war and pollution.

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  7. Welcome to the Houses of Parliament 360° virtual tour; discover the history, art, and architecture of the building and discover what happens at UK Parliament. 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 ...

  8. The Houses of Parliament in London, built during the Victorian era, showcase Gothic Revival architecture. Designed by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin, the building reflects a longing for historical styles and artisan craftsmanship. The structure combines modern innovations with a Gothic exterior, symbolizing Victorian values and a desire to ...

    • 6 min
    • Beth Harris,Steven Zucker
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