Castles · London
Palace of Westminster
In or near London.
Palace of Westminster — castle in england london. Operated by whc.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster · 0.2 km
About
Palace of Westminster is a castle located in england london. Operated by whc. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Place summary
The Palace of Westminster is located in London and serves as the meeting place for the Houses of Parliament. This iconic structure is known for its striking Gothic architecture. It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds significant historical importance in British governance. The building is often associated with the famous Big Ben clock tower, which is part of its complex.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4994, -0.1246
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1A 0AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.parliament.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Palace of Westminster?
- Palace of Westminster is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1A 0AA), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Palace of Westminster?
- Palace of Westminster — castle in england london. Operated by whc.
- How do I get to Palace of Westminster?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1A 0AA.
- Does Palace of Westminster charge admission?
- Palace of Westminster typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Palace of Westminster?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1A 0AA.