WESTMINSTER PALACE (UNITED KINGDOM)

The UK Houses of Parliament, formally known as Westminster Palace, is one of the most iconic landmarks of London. It has been the home of the British Government for more than 300 years, and it housed England’s government for five centuries before that. Being the meeting place for the UK’s House of Commons and House of Lords, Westminster Palace is often referred to as the Houses of Parliament.
The Palace extends horizontally for almost 300 m (around 980 feet) over the River Thames. Nonetheless, the structure still appears elegant and slender. This is thanks to the vertical elevation given by the many windows, sleek lines, and the three main towers. They are the Victoria Tower (the tallest), the Central Tower (the shortest), and the Elizabeth Tower (the most famous, commonly referred to as Big Ben.