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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Palace_of_WestminsterPalace of Westminster - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Area: 112,476 m² (1,210,680 sq ft) (internal)
   • Designated: 1987 (11th session)

   • Built: 1016 and later

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3. www.parliament.uk › building › palaceThe Palace of Westminster - UK Parliament

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   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. Key Dates. The Palace Today. From the Parliamentary Collections

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_the_Palace_ofHistory of the Palace of Westminster - Wikipedia

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   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).

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6. whc.unesco.org › en › listPalace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey including Saint ...

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   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.

7. britishheritage.org › en › palace-of-westminsterPalace of Westminster | British Heritage

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   The Palace of Westminster functioned as the English monarchs' principal residence in the late Medieval period. The predecessors of Parliament, the Witenagemot and the Curia Regis, met in Westminster Hall (although they followed the King when he moved to other palaces).

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   Where is the palace of Westminster located?

   • 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.

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   What is the palace of Westminster used for?

   • The Palace of Westminster continues to be used as the seat of the United Kingdom’s two-chamber system of democracy. St Margaret’s Church, now part of Westminster Abbey, remains at heart a medieval parish church, ministering to Members of both Houses of Parliament.

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   Why is the palace called Westminster?

   • The Palace is one of the centres of political life in the United Kingdom; "Westminster" has become a metonym for the UK Parliament and the British Government, and the Westminster system of government commemorates the name of the palace.

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   Is the palace of Westminster a World Heritage Site?

   • The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) classifies the Palace of Westminster, along with neighbouring Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's, as a World Heritage Site. It is also a Grade I listed building.

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9. www.parliament.uk › visiting › visiting-and-toursTours - UK Parliament

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   Self-guided audio tours of the Palace of Westminster. In person at UK Parliament. Available to all visitors. Go at your own pace using a multimedia guide, discover the history and heritage of the building, and find out about the work of UK Parliament.

10. virtualtour-palaceofwestminster.parliament.ukHouse of Parliament | Virtual Tour

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    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.