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Why
Westminster Abbey
is special
The grand Westminster Abbey is the coronation site of monarchs and the final
resting place of famous sovereigns and citizens.

Tips & insights on
Westminster Abbey

Virtually
every monarch of the nation was crowned in Westminster Abbey, from William the
Conqueror (1066) to the reigning Queen Elizabeth (1953).

Several
thousand people are either interned or memorialized with plaques or statues
inside Westminster Abbey.

Many
kings and queens plus illustrious statesmen, soldiers, writers and musicians are
buried here.

However,
many wealthy citizens were able to pay for this honor during the period when the
church was in desperate need of money. This ego-tripping eventually cluttered
the church's interior, somewhat diminishing its beauty.

Many
graves are under the floor. It is necessary and okay for visitors to walk over
them, with one exception: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The
two main entrances of Westminster Abbey (see photo) have decidedly different
architectural treatments.

I
strongly recommend that you take the Verger Tour inside Westminster Abbey. The
Verger guides are knowledgeable and take you to areas that are off-limits to the
general public. This includes the magnificent St. Edward's Chapel.



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