London Houses of Parliament

El Westminster Palace, also known as the Houses of Parliament It is where the two houses of the UK Parliament (House of Lords and House of Commons) meet. The Palace is located on the north bank of the River Thames.

The oldest part of the palace that still exists, Westminster Hall, dates from 1097. The palace originally served as a royal residence, but no monarch has lived in it since the 16th century. Most of the current structure dates from the 19th century, when the palace was almost totally destroyed by fire in 1834.

One of the most famous features of the palace is the clock tower, a tourist attraction that houses the famous bell, Big Ben. The last name is often used, erroneously, by the watch itself.

The palace contains over 1.000 rooms, the most important of which are the House of the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The palace also includes meeting rooms, libraries, dining rooms, bars, and gyms.

westminster hall It is the oldest part of the building that survived the fire in 1834 that burned down the palace and whose reconstruction was completed in 1870. The walls of the hall were built in 1097.

It is the largest medieval hall with an unsupported ceiling in Europe. Today it is used for important occasions and events.

During World War II the House of Commons was completely destroyed by bombing. It was rebuilt in 1950 and designed by architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

The tour lasts through some of the most important areas of the palace where Parliament meets, and explains what Parliament is and does, what it has meant to different people at different times, and how it came to be what it is today. in day.

Most of the buildings seen on the tour were built in the 19th century after a devastating fire, but the route also incorporates some of the earlier buildings, such as Westminster Hall, which was started in 1097 by William Rufus, William's son. the Conqueror. There are foreign language tours offered such as French, Spanish, Italian and German.

Adult Ticket Price: £ 15.00
Children: £ 6.00 (5-15 years)
Family: £ 37,00
Concessions: £ 10.00 (Students, Seniors (60+), Members of the Armed Forces)
Groups (10+):

Hours: 09.15am - 10.15am: £ 8.25
10:30 - 24:30: £ 10.00
13.15pm - 16.30pm: £ 12.00


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