London Attractions

Houses of Parliament

Also known as the “Palace of Westminster,” the Houses of Parliament include the seats of Britain’s two parliamentary houses, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Designed by Sir Charles Barry after fire destroyed most of its original structure, it took more than 30 years to complete the beautiful, Neo-gothic architecture Palace.
The Houses of Parliament include the Clock Tower, Victoria Tower, House of Commons, House of Lords, Westminster Halls, and the Lobbies. Of these structures, the most famous structure is that of Big Ben, the Clock Tower named after the impressive bell that rings from it.