Palace of Westminster
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| Westminster Palace, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church* | |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| State Party |  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iv |
| Reference | 426 |
| Region† | Europe and North America |
| Inscription History | |
| Inscription | 1987 (11th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. † Region as classified by UNESCO. |
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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 killed. This was called the Gunpowder Plot.
[change] Popular culture
In the graphic novel V for Vendetta as well as its film version, the character V blows up the Palace of Westminster.
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Categories: 1090s architecture | 1836 architecture | Buildings and structures in Westminster | Grade I listed buildings in London | Grade I listed government buildings | Grade I listed palaces | History of Westminster | Legislative buildings in Europe | National government buildings in London | Official residences in the United Kingdom | Parliament of the United Kingdom | Rebuilt buildings and structures | River Thames | Royal buildings in London | Royal residences in the United Kingdom | Visitor attractions in London | World Heritage Sites in London
