- Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, was founded by Benedictine monks in 960 AD.
- Westminster Abbey was initially built by Henry III in 1245 and it is one of the most important Gothic buildings of England.
- In the heart of London lies Westminster Abbey, a magnificent architectural masterpiece that is a testament to centuries of history, spirituality, and cultural heritage.
- King Charles III still has his coronation to come, which will take place in Westminster Abbey – Charles will be the 40th monarch to be crowned at the Abbey.
- What will I see at Westminster Abbey? The amount of famous people buried here has led to the abbey being nicknamed ‘Britain’s Valhalla’.
- To visit the entirety of Westminster Abbey you will need about 90 minutes, although if you want to spend more time, there’s plenty of detail to enjoy.
- The oldest buildings of Westminster Abbey can be found to the south of the church. Some, like the Pyx Chamber, were part of the Norman-style abbey built by...
- Westminster Abbey is a Gothic abbey church in London, England, and the site of royal coronations.
- "Formally," Cooper says, "it is the 'Collegiate Church of St. Peter, Westminster,' but almost everyone calls it by its historic name of Westminster Abbey."
- An aerial view of St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, with the Palace of Westminster and the London Eye in the background.