Westwharf Palace

The Palace of Westwharf serves as the meeting place for the Jonathian parliament, the legislative body of Jonathia. Informally known as the Houses of Parliament after its occupants, the Palace lies on the north bank of the River Westwharf in the City of Westwharf, in central Jetzeburg.
Its name, which derives from the neighbouring Westwharf Abbey, may refer to several historic structures but most often: the Old Palace, a medieval building-complex largely destroyed by fire in 1834, or its replacement, the New Palace that stands today. The palace is owned by the government in right of the prime minister and, for ceremonial purposes, retains its original status as a royal residence. Committees appointed by the parliament manage the building and report to the Speaker of the Parliament.
== Interior ==
The Palace of Westwharf contains over 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases and 4.8 kilometres (3 mi) of passageways, which are spread over four floors. The ground floor is occupied by offices, dining rooms and bars; the first floor (known as the principal floor) houses the main rooms of the Palace, including the debating chambers, the lobbies and the libraries. The top-two floors are used as committee rooms and offices.
Some of the interiors were designed and painted by J. L. Markinson, working in collaboration with Denning and others. For example, Markinson decorated and gilded the ceiling of the Chapel of St. Laura.
== See also ==
* Albert Tower, which also houses the famous Big Ben bell.
* Dybridge Street, the prime minister's residence.
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