Queen Elizabeth II's funeral took place at the famous church in September 2022. ... Westminster Abbey in London, England is a site for many royal events that date back nearly 1,000 years.

Another famous public square in London, ... If for no other reason, you’ll get to see some of Europe’s most famous churches and even one of the most iconic bridges in Europe.

Since the year 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the site of coronations, 16 royal weddings, and countless funerals; 30 kings and queens are among the 3,300 buried there.

By Randy Yagi. Over a period of nearly 400 years, many of Europe's most famous churches were designed and constructed using Gothic architecture, a style originating in 12th century France and ...

The church became known as the "west minster" to distinguish it from St Paul's Cathedral — or the east minster — in the city of London. Minster is another word for a large or important church ...