Palace of Westminster
Also known as: Houses of Parliament · Westminster Palace · St. Stephen's
- 1It is the meeting place of the UK Parliament.
- 2The building contains the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
- 3The Elizabeth Tower houses the famous bell known as Big Ben.
- 4It has been a Grade I listed building since 1970.
- 5The site was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located in London, England.
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major landmark of the Gothic Revival
The rebuilding of the Palace of Westminster in the Perpendicular Gothic style cemented the movement's status as the national architectural language of Britain.
The Palace of Westminster serves as the meeting place for the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is situated in London, England. Often referred to as the Houses of Parliament, it houses the two legislative chambers: the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.Wikimedia Commons; Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America; Built in 1016; CC BY 2.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image)Offered for sale by Abbott and Holder in March 2020 when it was described as "Whitehall and the Palace of Westminster. Pencil, watercolour and gouache. Signed and indistinctly dated ‘19(2 or 3)0’. 8.75x11.75 inches."Wikimedia Commons; Francis Dodd; http://www.abbottandholder-thelist.co.uk/; Public domain; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image)Image attached to Palace of Westminster on Wikidata.Wikimedia Commons; James Wilson Carmichael; http://www.magnoliabox.com/art/215387/The_Houses_of_Parliament_in_Course_of_Erection; Public domain; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image) As a central hub of British political life, the name Westminster has become a metonym for the national government and the country's legislative system. The palace is also famous for the Elizabeth Tower, which contains the bell known as Big Ben. The site has been recognized as a Grade I listed building since 1970 and has been part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.