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Westminster Abbey

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Westminster Abbey

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Ranked #6 for tours in London
The experts at Time Out London and New York Habitat recommend this place
"early to the evensong"(6 Tips)
"Coronation Chair"(8 Tips)
"Get the audio guide, it’s pretty insightful"(7 Tips)
"See tombs of kings and queens of the UK and learn a bit of history."(10 Tips)

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Дима ГринOctober 12, 2013
It was really fantastic and awesome!!!
Alastair SellickMay 21
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Giovanni ValdiserraSeptember 24, 2011
Very expensive, no pictures allowed, ticket offices and coffee shops INSIDE between statues and tombs. Once in a while all visitors are stopped to pray together.
lalei caviedesJuly 14, 2016
queen Elizabeth got marryed here
LeraDecember 15, 2013
Royal cemetery, full of medieval statues. Henry VIII is not buried here though.
Quin RMarch 25, 2022
Beautiful architecture.
Géraldine ParrinelloOctober 12, 2014
A Musy to see in London.Beautiful cathédrale
Cj AquinoDecember 10, 2015
Go morning cause it can be dark and scary. Stay for evensong
Павел БилащукMay 9, 2017
Very impressive temple, very
Chris R (thechristophe)December 5, 2018
Gorgeous building.
Edwin TanMay 22, 2018
beautiful landmark
Olga TsybulskaAugust 13, 2014
Magnificent building. Unfortunately was closed on Sunday.
Kevin DulinDecember 7, 2014
Random and often times very early closing times.
georgi balchevMarch 17, 2017
it is a must
Andrew CAugust 28, 2018
Didn't go inside, but exteriors are absolutely stunning and really quite beautiful... the sidewalks were not too crowded midday and able to take plenty of pictures/looking around
MakeMyTrip. comNovember 7, 2011
Work your way towards Westminster Bridge, covering the Horse Guards Parade on the way.
Carole NicholsApril 10, 2018
Beautiful. Amazing.
Mike DeSimoneNovember 16, 2013
Make sure to check out Sir Isaac Newton!
Alex LuzNovember 30, 2014
Absolutely fantastic!
Ignacio UrrutiaMay 7, 2017
Nice place :)
Vancouver SunApril 28, 2011
Monarchy-obsessed Canadians are invading London for the Royal Wedding! Full coverage: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/royal-wedding/index.html Read more
AlipeDecember 10, 2015
Famous building and full of people
Christine HaApril 9, 2016
Religious monastery landmark ⛪️
Beatriz Nascimento ConceiçãoOctober 13, 2014
Lovely cathedral
Thierry LevenqDecember 21, 2019
I could not believe it’s impossible to take pictures
Cadu SilveiraApril 28, 2017
Pricey, looks like. Big cemetery
Ionut GavrilucJune 14, 2022
Free with Pass
David RoweJuly 3, 2018
A beautiful abby
Fiona McKenzieJanuary 5, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Have a wander around Dean's Yard while in the area. Marvellous to see the back of the Abbey!
Megan DennyOctober 6, 2014
Stunning Evensong
Bogdan BaranovJune 7, 2014
In London near Big Ben
Jen BorusFebruary 11, 2013
Arrive for the verger tour at 1030 or 1100
Robert KnoxApril 13, 2017
Full of historical interest
Kasia KoczułapNovember 8, 2015
Closed on Sunday.
Timur SultanovJanuary 26, 2013
Amazing view
Simona GambereriAugust 17, 2013
Beautiful church
Charl ChapmanFebruary 10, 2013
Closed to sightseeing on Sundays
Robert AccetturaDecember 30, 2014
Expensive, but how could you possibly not visit?
Jon CarterAugust 12, 2010
Big Ben, Parliment, Westminister, 10 Downing, all close together!
Oliver ShreeveAugust 11, 2014
Been here 10+ times
So many, many tourists.
Tony ShortJuly 29, 2012
Free organ recitals on Sundays
Ingrid KandoliaApril 29, 2011
front chair w/ royal family, waiting for William&Kate.. ;)
Mich GarrèsDecember 24, 2011
christmas carols live !!!
DiegorjAugust 31, 2011
place of coronation and burial site for monarchs
Marc-Antony FielderMarch 27, 2018
Walking thru history, the tomb of the unknown soldier is remarkable, also Shakespeare’s tomb. “Cursed be ye who move me bones”
MaryQueenofScots.netApril 21, 2014
Mary Queen of Scots was first buried in Peterborough Cathedral with great solemnity by Elizabeth I's orders but her son, James VI & I had her remains brought to Westminster in 1612.
Martin KokavecAugust 5, 2011
Westminster Abbey is a great place with a great history. Everything from The Coronation Chair and The Shrine of St Edward The Confessor to a Modern Living Church ...
Alina Maatjes-SiletskayaFebruary 26, 2012
Closed on Sundays
Chris HinkleyJuly 5, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Get married here.
hj sOctober 4, 2016
You cant take photos inside. Audoi guide is a bit confusing. Theres a very nice garden outside...here you can take photos I think...

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