Westminster Abbey

Tanto el palacio (donde se aloja el Parlamento británico) como la abadía son una de las vistas clásicas de la capital británica. No por haberlos visto muchas veces en fotos o en TV uno pierde la admiración ante tal majestuosidad. Visité la abadía por dentro y aunque la entrada es bastante cara (me costó 12 libras en Año Nuevo) merece la pena si te interesa la historia de la monarquía inglesa y británica, desde antes de la conquista normanda (año 1066) hasta la actualidad. Una grandiosa iglesia gótica donde cada esquina te enseña algo sobre ese gran país, sin duda uno de los más importantes en la historia de la humanidad. Cuando se visita, merece cojer un audioguía, que va contando todos los detalles (es gratuito, con la entrada). Lo único negativo que puedo decir es que había demasiado turista; siendo una de las atracciones principales de Londres es normal que esté bastante masificado, lo que siempre dificulta un poco apreciarlo de verdad.

Westminster Abbey is yet another "must-see" in a city that seems to be full of them. You can either enter as part of a formal tour or on your own. I visited on a Tuesday morning and found a minimal line, moderate entrance fee(12 pounds) and audio tour to boot. There were several docents/real clergy available when I visited and they were all very accessible and added to the ambience.

There is enough history here to satisfy anyone, including the Coronation Chair, Tomb of Elizabeth I, and Poet's Corner. Also of note, and quite a surprise to me, was the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, which I believe to be the first of its kind in the world. All foreign dignitaries lay a wreath here as a part of their State Visit to the country. Walking amongst this area was the most moving experience for me on my trip to London.

A visit to Westminster Abbey is absolutely essential for understanding the country itself and should be included on even the most cursory of itineraries.

Just returned from London. Although I do not think it is right to pay to go into Churchs when museums in London are free, I did relent most reluctantly and paid my £9.00 senior citizen rate for the visit. What an awesome place. Steeped in history, a wonderful place which takes you back into our historical past. Tombs of Kings and Queens and poets, writers and musicians all together making a great atmosphere. We used the audio guide which makes things easier to identify. A fabulous place which I would recommend to anyone visiting London. I may even be persuaded to pay to go into St Pauls the next time I visit