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Westminster Palace, also known as Parliament House...

Westminster Palace, also known as Parliament House, in London, England is where the House of Representatives meets. The castle is located on the north bank of the River Thames, in the City of Westminster, near the government buildings in Whitehall. The oldest part of the palace building is the Westminster Hall, which still exists, dating back to 1097. The palace was originally the residence of the king but no king has been there since the 16th century. Much of the structure of the palace This palace was built in the 19th century when it was rebuilt after a fire almost burned down completely in 1834. The architects responsible for rebuilding the palace were Sir Charles Barry and Augustus Welby Pugin. The House of Representatives section was rebuilt in the 1940s because it was bombed during World War II. The building is an example of Gothic revival architecture. One of the hallmarks of the palace is the Big Ben clock bell tower. The Palace has 1100 rooms, the most important rooms being the House of Representatives and the Senate. The palace also has committee room, hallway, dining room, bar, and gym. This is the place for national ceremonies, most notably the Opening of the National Assembly. This building is closely linked to the bicameral parliament, so people use the word "Westminster" to refer to Parliament.