UN

F CTS BIG BEN AND

A WESTMINSTER
F PALACE
For many years, the Victoria
Tower was the tallest square
stone tower in the world.
Big Ben chimes every quarter
hour. The chimes can be heard
8 kilometers (5 mi.) away.

Since 2000, millions of people

gather each year along the
Thames on New Year’s Eve for
a brilliant fireworks display.

Westminster Palace is home

to Parliament. The palace
has has 100 staircases, 1,100
rooms, and 3 towers.

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