What is another word for Westminster Abbey?

Pronunciation: [wˈɛstmɪnstəɹ ˈabi] (IPA)

Westminster Abbey, also known as the Collegiate Church of St. Peter at Westminster, is an iconic British landmark located in the City of Westminster, London. Synonyms for Westminster Abbey include the Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, the Collegiate Church of St. Peter at Westminster, and the Church of St. Peter. Originally founded as a Benedictine monastery in the 10th century, the Abbey has served as the coronation church for British monarchs since 1066. As such, it is also known as the Coronation Church and the Royal Peculiar of Westminster. Other synonyms for Westminster Abbey include St. Peter's Abbey, the Shrine of St. Edward the Confessor, and the Poets' Corner.

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Famous quotes with Westminster abbey

  • As I passed along the side walls of Westminster Abbey, I hardly saw any thing but marble monuments of great admirals, but which were all too much loaded with finery and ornaments, to make on me at least, the intended impression.
    Karl Philipp Moritz
  • On a very gloomy dismal day, just such a one as it ought to be, I went to see Westminster Abbey.
    Karl Philipp Moritz
  • Westminster Abbey, the Tower, a steeple, one church, and then another, presented themselves to our view; and we could now plainly distinguish the high round chimneys on the tops of the houses, which yet seemed to us to form an innumerable number of smaller spires, or steeples.
    Karl Philipp Moritz

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