Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey - Background
Westminster Abbey oozes history. For the best
part of a millennia, the Abbey has been the resting
place of British monarchs, the setting for coronations,
and the venue for a range of spectacular events.
Edward the Confessor began construction of the
Abbey in 1050, and while little remains of the
original building, much of the Abbey is several hundred
years old. As much a national monument and mausoleum
as a church, Westminster Abbey is one of the most
impressive examples of medieval architecture in Britain.
Highlights of a trip to Westminster Abbey
include:
- The view of the West Front Towers from
Broad Sanctuary
- Poets' Corner, where famous poets are buried.
- St. Edward's Chapel, where many of Britain's
monarchs are buried.
- The Nave viewed from the west end
- The 13th century Chapter House
Getting There
Broad Sanctuary SW1. Located across the road from
Big Ben &
The Houses of Parliament.
Westminster and St. James' Park tube and by boat
to Westminster Pier.
More Information
Check out www.westminster-abbey.org.
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