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The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located in London, England. It is commonly called the Houses of Parliament after the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two legislative chambers which occupy the building.
- Palácio de Westminster – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre
O Palácio de Westminster, também conhecido como Casas do...
- History of the Palace of Westminster - Wikipedia
The Palace of Westminster was the monarch's principal...
- Palácio de Westminster – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre
O Palácio de Westminster foi a principal residência dos monarcas ingleses no final do período medieval. O predecessor do Parlamento, a Curia regis (Conselho real), reunia-se no Westminster Hall (apesar de seguir o Rei quando este se mudava para outros palácios).
In 1534 Henry VIII acquired York Place from Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a powerful minister who had lost the King's favour. Renaming it the Palace of Whitehall, Henry used it as his principal residence. Although Westminster officially remained a royal palace, it was used by the two Houses of Parliament and by the various royal law courts.
Learn about the history, architecture and collections of the Palace of Westminster, the iconic building that houses the UK Parliament. Explore the key dates, features and stories of the current Palace, from the medieval St Stephen's Chapel to the Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben.
The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church lie next to the River Thames in the heart of London. With their intricate silhouettes, they have symbolised monarchy, religion and power since Edward the Confessor built his palace and church on Thorney Island in the 11th century AD.
