Westminster Bridge
CountryUK
Year Built1862
Total Length252 m
TypeArch
About Westminster Bridge
The oldest bridge in central London. Painted green to match the seats in the House of Commons. Thomas Page designed it. The previous bridge was the second bridge across the Thames in London after London Bridge. Offers the best view of Parliament and Big Ben.
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