Victoria Tower

The Victoria Tower is a tower of the Palace of Westminster in London.

The newly built by Charles Barry Palace of Westminster has several towers. The highest is the 98.45 meter high Victoria Tower, a square tower at the southwest corner. He was named after the reigning monarch during the period of reconstruction, Queen Victoria, named. At the time of its construction it was the tallest rectangular tower in the world.

In the tower there is the House of Lords Record Office ( Archives of the House of Lords). Despite its name, here are documents of both chambers of parliament archived (hence today as Parliamentary Archives designated )

On top of the tower there is a flagpole: Tired of the monarch in the building, the Royal Standard is raised, otherwise the Union Jack blowing.

At the foot of the tower is the Sovereign 's Entrance is located; This input is used by the monarch to time with the opening of parliament in order to enter the building.

51.498333333333 - 0.12555555555556Koordinaten: 51 ° 29 ' 54 " N, 0 ° 7' 32 " W

  • Tower in England
  • Built in the 19th century
  • Building in the City of Westminster
  • Victoria (United Kingdom)
  • Building by Person (ruler )
  • Grade I building in Greater London
  • Tower in Europe
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