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London is the home of the Government of the United Kingdom which is located around the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. Many government departments are located close to Parliament, particularly along Whitehall, including the Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street.
Westminster Palace and the Westminster Bridge.
Scaffolding included!
The building was closed to visitors so we toured around the outside. Very gothic architecture.
View from Halászbástya (Fisherman's Bastion)
A small demonstration against the government in front of the Hungarian Parliament building. Most people where here for curiosity and not actively demonstrating.
Heavy police presence during Nemzeti ünnep, a national holiday.
The high police presence on Nemzeti ünnep, a national holiday.
UK's House of Lords.
A close up of the Greek gods and goddesses that make up the Athenebrunnen in front of the Austrian Parliament
The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom and British overseas territories. It alone has parliamentary sovereignty, conferring it ultimate power over all other Political bodies. At its head is the Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.