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| Palace of Westminster | |
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 The Palace of Westminster with Elizabeth Tower and Westminster Bridge, viewed from across the River Thames | |
| Location | City of Westminster, London, England |
| Area | 112,476 m2 (1,210,680 sq ft) (internal) |
| Built | 1016 |
| Demolished | 1834 (due to fire) |
| Rebuilt | 1840–70 |
| Architectural style(s) | Perpendicular Gothic Revival |
| Official name: Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and St Margaret's Church | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv |
| Designated | 1987 (11th session) |
| Reference No. | 426 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Region | Europe |
| Extensions | 2008 |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name: Houses of Parliament / The Palace of Westminster | |
| Designated | 5 February 1970 |
| Reference No. | 1226284 |
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace, in London, is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom meet.
In 1605, Guy Fawkes attempted to blow the Palace up. He was caught and later executed. This was called the Gunpowder Plot, and is celebrated on 5 November every year.
The original building was used as a palace and home to the Parliament of England. After a fire in 1834, the building was used as a Parliament building.
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