🇬🇧 London's Crown Jewel | Westminster Palace & Parliament 🏛️✨

📍 Palace of Westminster (Parliament) Originally built in 1097 as a royal palace, this Gothic masterpiece later became the seat of British democracy. Today, it houses the House of Lords and House of Commons—where history and power intertwine! 👑⚖️ 🕰️ Time-Travel Experience: • Walk past the statue of Oliver Cromwell, England's first Lord Protector 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 • Marvel at the only photographable areas: Westminster Hall (medieval grandeur!) and St. Stephen's Hall (whispering walls of history) 📸 • Pro Tip: Book a guided tour to access normally restricted spots! 🏛️ The Two Chambers: 🔴 House of Lords (Red Chamber) • Where peers and bishops debate in opulent scarlet-and-gold splendor • Think: crown jewels meets academia with stained-glass windows ✨ 🟢 House of Commons (Green Chamber) • Home to 650 elected MPs who shape Britain's future • Where PMQs (Prime Minister's Questions) get fiery! 🔥 • Fun Fact: The green hue symbolizes the Commons' historic link to ordinary citizens vs. aristocratic red 🌉 Bonus Views: • Big Ben's tower (technically Elizabeth Tower) chimes overhead 🕰️ • River Thames vistas from the terrace 🌊 • Evening tours when Parliament's gas lamps glow like liquid gold 💡 💬 Your Turn! Visited this iconic landmark? Share your favorite Parliament moment below! 👇 #LondonLandmarks #BritishHistory #Westminster #UKParliament #HouseOfCommons #HouseOfLords #GothicArchitecture #LondonLife #TravelUK