Canterbury Cathedral, A Timeless Sanctuary of Medieval Splendor

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH
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Introduction

In 597, an Italian missionary Augustin was sent to England to spread the faith by the Pope. He built a church in Canterbury and became the first Archbishop. After the Archbishop was assassinated in 1170, Canterbury Cathedral became the destination for thousands of pilgrims, as described in The Canterbury Tales. The church is a mix of Roman and Gothic architectural styles, and its medieval stained glass windows depict various religious stories, making it one of the finest works of that time.

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Address
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2EH
Opening hours
Summer: 9:00-17:30, Winter: 9:00-17:00, with Sunday 10:00-17:30.
Phone +44-012-2776-2862
Website http://www.canterbury-cathedral.org/

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