Look around London: Borough of Westminster

The borough is much larger than people realise.

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00:00Hello and welcome to another edition of Look Around London.

00:04Welcome to the city of Westminster, the political, cultural and historic heart of London.

00:10Although it's just one of the capital's 32 boroughs, Westminster holds many of the

00:16city's most iconic landmarks.

00:18This is where you'll find the UK Centre of Government at the Palace of Westminster,

00:22home to the Houses of Parliament and the world famous Big Ben.

00:26Just a short walk away is Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the monarch,

00:31and Trafalgar Square, a bustling public space crowned by Nelson's Column.

00:38Westminster is also home to world-class museums and galleries, including the National Gallery

00:43and Tate Britain.

00:44Beyond its grand institutions, the borough offers charming neighbourhoods like Soho, Covent

00:50Garden and Mayfair.