- The site of the Houses of Parliament is the Palace of Westminster, a royal palace and former residence of kings on the River Thames.
- So, whether you’re a history buff, political enthusiast, royalist or architecture admirer, you simply need to visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament.
- During World War II, the Houses of Parliament were hit 14 times (12 times on a single night), and it took until 1950 for all of the damage to be repaired.
- Houses of Parliament is an imposing building on the banks of the Thames and a major London tourist attraction known as the Palace of Westminster.
- The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
- I spent an enjoyable day in London visiting the Houses of Parliament. This free tour was conducted in a very professional and entertaining manner.
- Both the elected House of Commons and the House of Lords, who are appointed or hereditary, sit in the sumptuous Houses of Parliament, officially called…
- On the banks of the River Thames, mesmerising gothic architecture reflects in the water of London’s most iconic landmarks – the Houses of Parliament.
- ...most iconic buildings, with its elaborately carved sandy-coloured façade and famous clock tower, it’s perhaps better known as the Houses of Parliament.
- There are more than 1,000 rooms and more than two miles of corridors! The clock tower is the most photographed part of the Houses of Parliament.