Westminster Abbey is a historic Gothic church in London, known for hosting British coronations since 1066. It serves as the burial site for many famous figures, including monarchs and literary greats like Shakespeare and Charles Dickens.
The abbey is renowned for its stunning architecture, including intricate stained-glass windows and soaring spires. It also hosts significant events, such as royal weddings and state occasions, making it a key site in British history and heritage.
March/April: Easter Services (Holy Week & Easter Sunday) – includes dramatic lighting, processions, and beautiful floral decorations.
September: Battle of Britain Commemoration – historic military uniforms and wreath laying.
November: Remembrance Services – poignant events with military processions and poppy displays.
Underground (Tube):
Westminster Station (Jubilee, District, Circle lines) – about a 5-minute walk.
St. James's Park Station (District, Circle lines) – about an 8-minute walk.
Bus:
Routes 11, 24, 88, 148, 211 all stop nearby on Victoria Street or Parliament Square.
Train:
London Victoria Station – about 15 minutes on foot or a short bus/tube ride.
London Waterloo Station – about 20 minutes on foot or via Jubilee Line to Westminster.
Here is how Westminster Abbey is called in other languages:
CS Westminsterské opatství
DE Westminster Abbey
EL Αβαείο του Γουέστμινστερ
ES Abadía de Westminster
FI Westminsterin luostari
FR Abbaye de Westminster
HI वेस्टमिंस्टर ऐबी
HR Westminsterska opatija
IS Westminster klaustur
IT Abbazia di Westminster
JA ウェストミンスター寺院
NL Westminster Abbey
NO Westminster Abbey
PL Opactwo Westminsterskie
PT Abadia de Westminster
RU Вестминстерское аббатство
SV Westminster Abbey
TR Westminster Manastırı
ZH 威斯敏斯特教堂
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