Westminster Abbey - Resting place of British legends

Westminster Abbey is a testament to the thousand-year-old beauty of British history. The misty land has owned an architectural work worthy of a masterpiece, showing off its authority for more than a thousand years.

Over the years of ups and downs, despite the dusting of everything, the magnificent majesty of Westminster monastery remains as intact as the first day of the reign of William the Conquetar.

Architecture of Westminster monastery

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Westminster monastery started construction in 1245.

From the outside, Westminster Abbey is like a fastidious, austere old man, the pointed towers and gothic twin towers show off in turn. Through the North Gate, you will be surprised with rich historical photos plying the hands of the ornate craftsmen.

Construction began in 1245 based on the missionary Edward in 1042. However, the construction of the church was difficult, slow due to hunger and continuous revolution occurred.

West Gate is the memorial of Winston Churchill. At the graves surrounded by poppies garlanded for anonymous soldiers.

The architecture of this church is always particularly complicated, containing many meanings in illusory symbols. There were more than 17 members of the royal family buried and held over 16 royal weddings.

Famous character burial place

There are many celebrities who are resting here such as Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Mary, Issac Newton, Darwin . and here is an astrophysicist.

Most of the King and Queen of England were buried in this church. Also the clergy and related aristocrats are also honored to be buried here.

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