Churches in London region - landmarks

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St. Paul Cathedral

St. Paul Cathedral

London region, United KingdomSaint Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral located on Ludgate Hill, London, England. This is also the episcopal seat of the Bishop of London. The present building of the cathedral dates from the seventeenth century, known as the fifth Saint Paul cathedral built on the site. But, if we count as a new cathedral, each made major reconstruction during medieval cathedrals number on this place would be much higher. Saint Paul's Cathedral is one of the most visited tourist attractions of London. In London there was an ancient Roman temple, but the first Saxon cathedral was built of wood, probably by Mellitus or another Augustinian missionary. The Saxon cathedral was built over the old temple, located on Ludgate Hill, in the year 604. This place is situated in the western part of the old Roman city in the eastern Lundenwic site. Listen Read phonetically Dictionary - View detailed dictionary

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Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey

London region, United KingdomWestminster Abbey is the most famous church in London. Construction began in the eleventh century. The most grave of English kings and queens, but more famous people. "Poets Corner" brings honors writers, United Kingdom. Almost all English monarchs coronations took place in the abbey. The real name of the cathedral is "collegial church of Saint Peter." Abbey is included in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Westminster Abbey is the oldest and most famous of the cathedrals of London. There was still a local cult of the seventh century, when according to legend, St. Peter founded a church that bore his name. The present building is the result of reconstruction which was begun by Henry III in 1245, then continued in 1745. Many British monarchs have been crowned in the Abbey for the coronation of Harold II in 1066, and the church houses the tombs of many kings and queens, including Elizabeth I, Mary Queen of Scotland and Henry VII, includes the graves of poets, and heroes polticieni war, including "Unknown Soldier" who fought in the First World War. Listen Read phonetically Dictionary - View detailed dictionary

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