📍 The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament, is located in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, and was built in the 11th century.
🏛️ It has been the seat of the English and then British Parliament in one form or another since the 13th century.
🔥 A fire destroyed large parts of the original palace in 1834.
🏛️ The current palace was designed in gothic revival style and completed in 1860.
🕰️ The iconic Big Ben clock tower, now officially named the Elizabeth Tower, is part of this new complex.
📜 Parts of the original palace remain, such as Westminster Hall.
📸 It sits on the banks of the River Thames and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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