- Westminster Abbey, one of the most famous religious buildings in the world, has hosted British royal coronations, marriages and burials since the 11th century.
- Use the audio guide as you visit Westminster Abbey and learn about historic events that took place at this beloved London attraction.
- İngiltere‘nin başkenti Londra‘da bulunan Westmister Manastırı (Westminster Abbey), Birleşik Krallık’ın en önemli dini yapılarından biri olarak kabul ediliyor.
- 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.
- The then ruling King of England, known as the pious Edward the Confessor, had Westminster Abbey built in the Romanesque style.
- Westminster Abbey was initially built by Henry III in 1245 and it is one of the most important Gothic buildings of England.
- What will I see at Westminster Abbey? The amount of famous people buried here has led to the abbey being nicknamed ‘Britain’s Valhalla’.
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- 4. We kind of know how Westminster Abbey looked in the 11th century
- 6. None of the Norman Kings were buried at Westminster Abbey
- Every year Westminster Abbey welcomes over one million visitors and is very much part of the standard tourist trail complete with large coach parties.
- Westminster Abbey is a “Royal Peculiar” which means it is subject only to the sovereign, and not to any bishop or archbishop.