Palace of Westminster and Big Ben
landmark · London · United Kingdom
- Address
- Westminster, London SW1A 0AA
- Prices
- Seeing it from outside: Free
Public streets and bridge.
- Links
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About
The Houses of Parliament on the Thames, with the clock tower popularly known as Big Ben.
History
Most of the present palace was rebuilt after a fire in 1834. Strictly, Big Ben is the name of the bell in the tower.
Good to know
- The classic view is from Westminster Bridge.
- Tours of Parliament can be booked in advance; check the official site.
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