The Westminster abbey It is one of those magical places that, although you do not like to visit churches or buildings like that, you must visit. Located next to the Palace of Westminster, in London, where the famous Big Ben is, is a gothic church that is the size of a cathedral and is the chosen place for ceremonies such as coronations and funerals of English monarchs and famous figures of literature and science. As an example, this was where the Mass was celebrated in memory of Lady Di. There he will get married too William of England next April 29 with his fiancée, Kate Middleton, so these days she will be prettier than ever.
But not only are funerals held, some "chosen" are also buried in the Abbey, the highest honor that can be paid to a person of English nationality. Inside, personalities from literature stand out as Charles Dickens, Samuel Johnson, Geoffrey Chaucer or Rudyard Kipling, as well as world-renowned British scientists such as Charles Darwin and Isaac Newton. Highlight the fact that Oscar Wilde, marginalized for his homosexuality, has had a commemorative plaque since 1995 despite the fact that he was buried in Père-Lachaise in Paris.
The westminster abbey walls They have excellent examples of English medieval art and architecture, a spectacular work that forms a perfect combination of church and museum. On the outside, the ceiling is resulted in fan vaults with extravagant moldings. Construction began under the command of Henry III in 1245 and was built where an old basilica stood. Inside there is also a spectacular architecture, undoubtedly a place like few others and which is also in a privileged place in London.
Inside Westminster Abbey Tour & Review (May 2024)
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