Naturally, one of London's best known landmarks. It's correct name is the New Palace of Westminster, and it is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The old Palace of Westminster burnt down in 1834, and the new Houses of Parliament were opened by Queen Victoria in 1852.
It is best known for it's tower, which is often incorrectly referred to as 'Big Ben' In fact, it is the bell which strikes the hour which is Big Ben. The tower housing it has now been named the Elizabeth Tower, in honour of Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee in 2012.
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