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Westminster Abbey


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 1,217 attractions in London
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Historic site, Religious site
Activities: Walking
Address: Broad Sanctuary London SW1P 3PA
England
Tel: 44 20 7222 5152
Fax: 44 20 7233 2072

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5 of 5 stars
WorldRunner100 28 contributions
US
Jul 2, 2009

I would recommed Westminster Abbey as the #1 place to see in London. Sure, there are a lot of other places; but to me, Westminster Abbey is by far the most interesting, unique place. I would recommend the audioguide as well, it points out a lot of things you wouldn't otherwise notice. This place is just crammed with stories and... more

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5 of 5 stars
pkpdd488 21 contributions
St. Louis
Jun 24, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

In no other place that I have ever been can you experience so much history in one place. This building exemplifies British history and is really a must visit. The only negative is that you cannot take photos, but this is understandable. more

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5 of 5 stars
londontourCanada 5 contributions
Canada
Jun 19, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I visited Westminster Abbey on May 13 2009, and I thought it was the most fascinating and beautiful church I'd ever seen. I arrived just as it opened at 9:30 in the morning and paid 4 pounds extra for the verger led tour. It was definitely worth it because you can only see the Confessor's Shrine on the verger led... more

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5 of 5 stars
CarboriusJames 104 contributions
Denville, New Jersey
Jun 11, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We spent an entire morning here on our first day in London. Westminster Abbey was simply spectacular. The architecture...the history...the sheer beauty of this church will leave you breathless. No wonder it was chosen as the site of the coronation of English royalty, and as the resting place of Newton, Dickens, Elizabeth I, Mary I, and countless other renowned figures... more

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5 of 5 stars
Fooddude37 3 contributions
Dublin
May 4, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

We actually were thinking of not going inside because of the entrance fee. Thankfully we didn't pass up this opportunity. Going to many cities around Europe you can get a bit catherderal weary - mainly because the significance of the history of the buildings can be a bit lost in foreign language. The history within Westminster Abbey is one of... more

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5 of 5 stars
wowgirl3 10 contributions
Virginia
Apr 28, 2009
6/6 found this review helpful

While St. Paul's Cathedral is probably more visually appealing with its white and gold interior, neither it nor any other structure comes close to the history housed within the walls of Westminster Abbey. I was appalled by the review that suggested that tourists look at the outside and pass up the tour of the interior because it costs a few... more

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4 of 5 stars
CLTarheel 8 contributions
Charlotte, North Carolina
Apr 17, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

You can pay to tour the place during the day or get in free for the evensong. We chose the later and while the service was interesting we were not able to tour the inside much. We were able to see many famous graves as we found our seats, but after the service we were pretty much immediately ushered out.... more

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5 of 5 stars
politikgirl 31 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Apr 6, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

Westminster Abbey is an architectural and historical sight you just can't miss. From Elizabeth I's tomb to the tomb of Mary, Queen of Scots, I was stunned by the history of the abbey, and amazed at how beautiful it is. If you're in London, you must see Westminster Abbey. more

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5 of 5 stars
SkylinePIgeon 21 contributions
Jackson
Mar 27, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

I love choral music, and hearing the Westminster Abbey choir in this beautiful location is a great experience. The music reverberates off the arched stone exquisitely. Definitely worth going, I can't wait to do it again. Westminster seems to have heart that many other cathedrals I've visited lack--it's a beautiful place & very easy to spend hours in. Highly recommended. more

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5 of 5 stars
shannolee 27 contributions
Ladera Ranch, CA
Mar 18, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

Just walking in your are overcome with how incredible the architecture is. Then to see all the amazing burial places for past kings and queens. The amount of history in this building is unbelievable- it is literally indescribable. You must go see this. more

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Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA, England
Tel: 44 20 7222 5152 Fax: 44 20 7233 2072