LONDON LANDMARKS: HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

The Houses of Parliament are one of the most famous landmarks in London. This interesting place is also known as the “Palace of Westminster”.


It is located in Westminster, in the centre of London. The Houses have been there since 1016, but the building has changed a couple of times because of several disasters (like fire or bombs), so most of what we can see today is just 170 years old.

The landmark that we are speaking about includes different places to visit .


It has The Victoria Tower at one end, and the most famous bell, known as Big Ben which is on Saint Stephen’s Tower.

It also has The House of Commons: the first chamber of the UK Parliament represented by 650 publicly elected Members; and The House of Lords, the second chamber, each one independent from the other. Finally, there is The Royal Gallery.
Parliament is open to visitors; everybody can attend debates and watch committees when Parliament is in session, and everybody can also visit the Archives, but the Clock Tower can just be visited and climbed by UK residents, unfortunately.

Anyway, The Houses of Parliament is a place you must not miss!!




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