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Big Ben & Houses of Parliament

 

The Houses of Parliament, which covers 8 acres and includes more than 1000 rooms and 100 staircases, are situated on the north bank of the River Thames.  The Palace of Westminster has been home to the House of Commons and the House of Lords since 1547. This neo-Gothic building, with its hundreds of delicate finials, replaced the original which burnt down in 1834.

The most famous feature of the building is the four-faced clock which many people mistaken for Big Ben.  Big Ben is actually the huge 14 ton bell inside which chimes on the hour. 

If you are interested in British politics it is possible and free to view both the House of Lords and House of Commons in session from the Visitors' Gallery (go through the Central Lobby) and the Strangers' Galleries (follow the guard to the Chambers). A flag is flown from Victoria Tower when the Parliament is in session.  You must queue at St. Stephen's Entrance (in the centre of the building) as early as possible because the wait may be up to two hours. Call the Houses for dates and times.

Phone 020 7219 3107 (House of Lords) or 020 7219 4272 (House of Commons)

Westminster Tube

BIG BEN ET LA MAISON DU PARLEMENT

La maison du parlement qui couvre 8 demi hectares et possède plus de 1000 pièces et 100 escaliers, se situe sur la rive nord de la Tamise. La palais de Westminster se compose de la chambre des Communes et de la chambre des Lords depuis 1547. Ce bâtiment remplace l'original brûlé en 1834. L'horloge sur les 4 côtés du monument est la partie la plus célèbre que beaucoup de personnes appellent par erreur Big Ben. Big Ben est seulement le clocher.

Si vous vous intéressez à la politique britannique, il est possible de voir gratuitement la Chambre des Lords et la Chambre des Communes dans la galerie des visiteurs et des étranges galeries. Un drapeau flotte de la Tour Victoria quand le Parlement est en session.

Téléphone 020 7219 3107 ( Chambre des Lords) ou 020 7219 4272 ( Chambre des Communes)

Station de métro Westminster

 
 
 

 

 

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