1. The Houses of Parliament Westminster Palace

2. The Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace

3. The Palace of Westminster, here viewed from the London Eye, sits on the north bank of the River Thames, near Westminster Bridge. Its principal towers are, from left to right, the Victoria Tower, the Central Tower and the Clock Tower, also known as "Big Ben".London EyeRiver Thames Westminster BridgeVictoria TowerBig Ben

4. The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace, is the seat of the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom—the House of Lords and the House of Commons.House of LordsHouse of Commons It lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the heart of the London borough of the City of WestminsterRiver ThamesCity of Westminster

5. The river front of the Palace of Westminster View from across the Thames in the morning...

6. ...and at dusk.

7. At the time of its completion, the Victoria Tower was the tallest and largest square tower in the world.

8. Big Ben is a symbol of London

9. There are a number of small gardens surrounding the Palace of Westminster.

10. The Sovereign prepares for the State Opening of Parliament on the Robing Room's Chair of State.

11. LORD’S CHAMBER

12. Saints Patrick and David watch over the Central Lobby from above the doors towards St Stephen's Hall and the Commons Corridor respectively.