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Palace of Westminster

The Palace of Westminster is an iconic historic building in London that houses the UK Parliament, including the House of Commons and House of Lords. It features Gothic Revival architecture with prominent towers and a large clock, Big Ben, which is actually the name of the bell inside the clock tower. The building has been a center of British political life since the 19th century and is recognized worldwide as a symbol of democracy. It also includes grand chambers, ornate decoration, and important legislative chambers where laws are debated and created.