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Westminster Palace (Houses of Parliament)

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Westminster Palace, known also as the Houses of Parliament, is the seat of the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Although the oldest part of the Palace dates from 1097, most of it was rebuilt in neo-Gothic architecture from the year 1840, following a major fire in 1834. One of the Palace's most famous features is the clock tower, often named after the famous bell Big Ben that is housed within.

As a center of political and religious power for over a millennium, the whole area consisting of Westminster Palace and adjacent Westminster Abbey is of considerable historic and symbolic significance. It presents a remarkable architectural cohesion and an impressive display of gravitas. The Westminster Palace and Westminster Abbey are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Houses of Parliament and Thames at dawn. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Palace of Westminster at dawn. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Boats and Houses of Parliament, early morning. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Houses of Parliament across the Thames, early morning. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Riverfront promenade, Thames River, and Westminster Palace. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) London Skyline with Westminster Palace, Westminster Bridge, and Millennium Wheel. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Westminster Palace, early morning. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Victoria Tower and palace of Westminster. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Buxton Memorial Fountain in the Victoria Tower Gardens. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Victoria Tower seen from the Victoria Tower Gardens. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Bare branches and palace of Westminster facade. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Gothic facade of Westminster Palace. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Westminster Palace at sunset. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Aerial view of Westminster Palace from the London Eye at sunset. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Aerial view of Thames River, Westmister Bridge and Palace at dusk. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white) Thames River and Houses of Parliament at night seen from the London Eye. London, England, United Kingdom ( black and white)
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