Palace of Westminster
is really Palace of Westminster and the Elizabeth Tower, London, Greater London
Real place, still recognisable
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
The Houses of Parliament and the clock tower of Big Ben on the Thames, one of the great climbs of the game.
The real place
The old palace burned in 1834 and was rebuilt in Gothic Revival style by Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin. The clock tower, renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012, was finished in 1859, so it was almost new in Syndicate's 1868.
Visiting
The best view is from Westminster Bridge or the South Bank opposite. UK residents can book a free tour of the Elizabeth Tower through their MP; Parliament tours are open to everyone on Saturdays and during recesses.
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