Westminster Tourist Info
Westminster is a major sightseeing area in London. It is located within the City of Westminster, a borough of London with city status. Visitors to Westminster come to view the seat of the British Government, for here you can find the famous Palace of Westminster (1 on Map) - also called the Houses of Parliament. At the Palace of Westminster, you will see the tower that houses Big Ben (2), the famous bell (although the tower itself is often mistakenly called Big Ben too). This is the most iconic and recognizable image of Britain throughout the world. Another very important sight here is Westminster Abbey (3) and the Church of St Margaret (4). Together, these places are recognised by Unesco as World Heritage Sites. Also within this part Westminster is 10 Downing Street (5), the official residence of the Prime Minister of Britain, Whitehall (6)), the street that houses mostly government buildings including the Treasury, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (7), and the Cenotaph (8), a memorial to those who died in the world wars. The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom at Middlesex Guildhall (9) is also located in Westminster.
Along the bank of the River Thames is Victoria Embankment. Westminster Pier located here has boat services up and down the River Thames.
Spanning the River Thames is Westminster Bridge. From here, you can get wonderful views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and other important sights. On the other side of the river is South Bank, in the borough of Lambeth. Here, you find County Hall, a huge building that today houses the Saatchi Gallery, London Aquarium and the Dali Universe. Also within a stone's throw away is London Eye (10), the famous observation wheel.
Getting there
Nearest Tube Stations: St James's Park, Westminster
Buses: 11, 12, 24, 159, 453
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Sights in Westminster
Westminster Abbey, author: J Adamson | Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners
Palace of Westminster, with the tower housing Big Ben, author: Talavan | Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners
Westminster Bridge, with the Palace of Westminster in the background, author: Chris 81 | Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners
Downing Street, author: Michel P. Lalonde | Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners
London Eye with County House, housing the Dali Museum and Saatchi Gallery, author: Daniel Meyer | Photos provided by Panoramio are under the copyright of their owners
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