Houses of Parliament

Pawel Libera, Visit London

To the left of Big Ben in London, England stands the Houses of Parliament, the seat of Britain's two parliamentary houses, the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

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House of Parliament
Shown here is the Houses of Parliament, also known as the Palace of Westminster, and is the seat of Britain's two parliamentary houses, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Corbis
London Guards
Visitors to London, England will see these esteemed Guards around the city, most well-known at the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace. Corbis
The iconic London Bridge in London, England, stands over the Thames River at night, looking beautifully majestic against the whirlwind of colors in the night sky. Corbis
Big Ben
Double-decker buses speed through the streets of London, England towards the famous Big Ben clocktower. jupiterimages
London Street
Cars, buses and pedestrians fill the streets of London, England, lined with the city's characteristic historic buildings. Alamy
Victoria and Albert Museum
With a collection that tops four million pieces, the Victoria and Albert Museum is the largest decorative arts museum in the world and is one of London, England's most diverse. V&A Images
Natural History Museum
Upon entering the Visions of Earth exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London, England, visitors are dwarfed by towering walls adorned with a map of the solar system. Visit London
Chelsea Physic Garden
Situated in the heart of London, England, the Chelsea Physic Garden is a center of beauty and relaxation and researches the conservation of over 5,000 different plant species. Chelsea Physic Garden
Houses of Parliament
To the left of Big Ben in London, England stands the Houses of Parliament, the seat of Britain's two parliamentary houses, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Pawel Libera, Visit London
Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London, England is one of the world's most important botanical gardens, with about 50,000 different plant species and impressive buildings. Pawel Libera, Visit London
London Eye
The London Eye, a giant 135-meter observation wheel located in the Jubilee Gardens on the South Bank was built as part of London, England's millennium celebrations. Pawel Libera, Visit London
British Museum
The British Museum is the largest museum in Great Britain. Over 90 rooms display the collection of more than seven million objects of art and antiquities that span the millennia. Visit London
St Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral, built in London, England in 604 AD, has since then remained a busy, working church where millions come to reflect and find peace. Pawel Libera, Visit London
Hyde Park
One of several royal parks in London, England, Hyde Park covers more than 360 acres and is a popular place for jogging, swimming, rowing, picnicking and even horseback riding. Pawel Libera, Visit London
Tate Modern
Visitors looking at paintings in the Tate Modern gallery, the national collection of modern and contemporary art housed in a former power station in London, England. Visit London
Science Museum
The Science Museum in London, England is world-renowned for its historic collections, awe-inspiring galleries and inspirational exhibitions. Lee Mawdsley, Visit London
Sir John Soane's Museum
Former residence of Sir John Soane, architect of the Bank of England, Sir John Soane's Museum in London features over 20,000 architectural drawings, antiquities and works. Martin Charles, Sir John Soane's Museum