MonasteryWestminster Abbey

out of 100 points
based on 35 reviews
No. 2 out of 27 Church / Cathedral / Monastery in London

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ReviewAll reviews

out of 100
Overall rating includes:
97
Accessibility
93
"Must See"-Factor
70
Budget Friendliness
94
Ambiance
96
Architecture

Address Dean's Yard
London
SW1P 3PA

Telephone: +44(207)2225152

Fax: +44(207)2332072

Websites

Official Homepage
Hotels nearby

Surroundings

Old Royal Naval College
(0.1 miles)
London Walks
(0.1 miles)
Worthless
(0.1 miles)
Loch Fyne
(0.1 miles)
Oliver Cromwell
(0.1 miles)
Houses of Parliament
(0.1 miles)
Roux at Parliament Square
(0.1 miles)
State Opening of Parliament
(0.1 miles)
Institution of Civil Engineers
(0.1 miles)
Big Ben
(0.1 miles)

External reviews Church / Cathedral / Monastery Westminster Abbey All external reviews

Frommers.com

84%

excellent

The author describes Westminster Abbey as being "one of the greatest examples of ecclesiastical architecture on earth" and particularly likes "its identical square towers and superb archways". The author states that the Abbey is "the symbol of everything Britain has stood for and stands for" and continues to explain about the history of the Abbey. He states that "nearly every figure in English history has left his or her mark on Westminster Abbey". The author continues to give details of the various historical figures that have been crowned at the Abbey and states that "William the Conque [more]

Fodors.com

76%

perfection!

Westminster Abbey is described as being "one of London's most iconic sites" and it is a monument "to the nation's rich -- and often bloody and scandalous -- history." The author informs us that nearly "all of Britain's monarchs have been crowned here since the coronation of William the Conqueror on Christmas Day 1066" and many of them are also buried here. In the authors opinion the "first thing that strikes most people is the proliferation of statues, tombs, and commemorative tablets" and we are also told that many "splendid royal events" have been held here. We are advised that attending a s [more]

Lonely Planet Guide

80%

perfection!

The author describes Westminster Abbey as "one of the most sacred and symbolic sites in England". According to the review, this "magnificent and arresting sight" is considered to be "the finest example of Early English Gothic in existence". Although the interior is "less impressive" than the exterior, the author still recommends visitors to see the "incongruously ordinary-looking Coronation Chair" and the "Abbey Museum".