Westminster Abbey

"🇬🇧 Westminster Abbey, located in the City of Westminster, London, is one of the most famous religious buildings in the United Kingdom. Originally founded in the 10th century, the present Gothic abbey church was constructed in the 13th century. It has been the traditional coronation and burial site for English and later British monarchs since William the Conqueror. Westminster Abbey is also renowned for its beautiful architecture, stunning stained glass windows, and the Poets' Corner, where many notable literary figures are buried or commemorated. 🇩🇪 Die Westminster Abbey, gelegen in der City of Westminster, London, ist eines der bekanntesten religiösen Gebäude im Vereinigten Königreich. Ursprünglich im 10. Jahrhundert gegründet, wurde die heutige gotische Abteikirche im 13. Jahrhundert errichtet. Sie ist seit Wilhelm dem Eroberer der traditionelle Krönungs- und Begräbnisort für englische und später britische Monarchen. Die Westminster Abbey ist auch für ihre wunderschöne Architektur, beeindruckenden Buntglasfenster und den Poets' Corner bekannt, wo viele bedeutende Literaturpersönlichkeiten begraben oder geehrt werden."

"Westminster Abbey is famous for hosting royal weddings, coronations, and burials. With a long history, the Abbey has functioned as a working religious site for nearly 1000 years. The number of persons buried in Westminster Abbey exceeds 3,300. Among them are the majority of the English monarchs as well as Charles Darwin, Sir Isaac Newton, Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Laurence Olivier, and Stephen Hawking. The church is open from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday through Friday and 9am to 2pm on Saturdays. Because of its fame, it’s best to visit in the morning, when there are few people. As the Abbey is a working church, it may be closed for events or ceremonies. It’s best if you check the Abbey’s schedule and pre-book online tickets to ensure entry. Make sure to carry a valid ID proof as well."

"There are a few ways to see the abbey including: - Audio guide, included in your ticket. - Vespers guided tour cost an additional £10 and must be booked at the abbey. They run Mon - Sat at 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, 2pm. - Evensong service, free to attend. You'll be able to hear the choral music and get a glimpse inside the abbey while enjoying the prayer and readings. These take place daily, except Wednesday, at 5pm. After visiting the abbey walk around the corner and visit Dean's Yard. This yard is a quiet corner of the busy City of Westminster and gives you a glimpse at the Westminster School. It's open unreliably but worth a visit if you can. "