Neo-Gothic masterpiece & seat of the UK government. Guided tours on Saturdays & in the summer.
Iconic. Simply iconic. You can get great views from the London Eye of course, but if you're just walking past where the Eye is, keep walking and you can see the palace from across the river. It's a great spot for a picture. I have never been inside, but it's on my bucket list for sure.
This iconic architectural gem is the symbol of London and worth multiple visits to enjoy its details. My favorite time is around 6:00 am in the summer when you basically have Westminster bridge to yourself to watch the rising sun strike the building and reflect its image on the water of the Thames River. A recent restoration of Big Ben makes it shine, particularly when the sun hits the golden design elements. What a wonderful home for Great Britain's democracy. Just beautiful!
Great historical aesthetics all round, very exciting experience. Close to the city, easy to reach and see. Very calm and cool atmosphere. The Palace of Westminster is where meetings of the Parliament of the UK are held and is located in England. Commonly known as Houses of Parliament after the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two chambers which occupy the building. It was built in 1016, rebuilt in 1870 and later. The architects were Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin.
2024.04/ I choose for an English Guided Tour and it was a very good decision, the tour being an extremely interesting one and the guide very pleasant. It is said that no nails were used in the construction of the hall roof, only the power of physics. I liked the Robing room, a Love letter to queen Victoria from her husband prince Albert. A very interesting fact is that everyone can attend and watch the debates in the house of lords or chambers Wednesdays for free and without any reservation. For the this guided tour on 29th of April I booked from the beginning of February ( there are not many places and thus the options run out quickly ). You can also opt for a self audio tour. The foto are permitted only in the hall and in the first room.
I had the unique opportunity to visit thanks to an invitation from a friend, whose relative is an MP. I'm profoundly grateful for the experience. Must see! In such a place, you feel overwhelmed by the immense and grand history surrounding you. P.S. I found surprisingly good coffee at the cafe for a very reasonable price, a shocking highlight of the day!
One of the main attractions of London, known throughout the world. The Palace of Westminster is one of the symbolic buildings of the capital of Great Britain. The attraction is located in the very center of the city, on the north bank of the Thames in Westminster. The palace was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Impressive details and magnificent architecture. The Palace of Westminster was only seen from the outside.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Iconic. Simply iconic. You can get great views from the London Eye of course, but if you're just walking past where the Eye is, keep walking and you can see the palace from across the river. It's a great spot for a picture. I have never been inside, but it's on my bucket list for sure.
This iconic architectural gem is the symbol of London and worth multiple visits to enjoy its details. My favorite time is around 6:00 am in the summer when you basically have Westminster bridge to yourself to watch the rising sun strike the building and reflect its image on the water of the Thames River. A recent restoration of Big Ben makes it shine, particularly when the sun hits the golden design elements. What a wonderful home for Great Britain's democracy. Just beautiful!
Great historical aesthetics all round, very exciting experience. Close to the city, easy to reach and see. Very calm and cool atmosphere. The Palace of Westminster is where meetings of the Parliament of the UK are held and is located in England. Commonly known as Houses of Parliament after the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two chambers which occupy the building. It was built in 1016, rebuilt in 1870 and later. The architects were Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin.
2024.04/ I choose for an English Guided Tour and it was a very good decision, the tour being an extremely interesting one and the guide very pleasant. It is said that no nails were used in the construction of the hall roof, only the power of physics. I liked the Robing room, a Love letter to queen Victoria from her husband prince Albert. A very interesting fact is that everyone can attend and watch the debates in the house of lords or chambers Wednesdays for free and without any reservation. For the this guided tour on 29th of April I booked from the beginning of February ( there are not many places and thus the options run out quickly ). You can also opt for a self audio tour. The foto are permitted only in the hall and in the first room.
I had the unique opportunity to visit thanks to an invitation from a friend, whose relative is an MP. I'm profoundly grateful for the experience. Must see! In such a place, you feel overwhelmed by the immense and grand history surrounding you. P.S. I found surprisingly good coffee at the cafe for a very reasonable price, a shocking highlight of the day!
One of the main attractions of London, known throughout the world. The Palace of Westminster is one of the symbolic buildings of the capital of Great Britain. The attraction is located in the very center of the city, on the north bank of the Thames in Westminster. The palace was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Impressive details and magnificent architecture. The Palace of Westminster was only seen from the outside.
