{"id":1754,"date":"2016-02-18T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2016-02-18T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aesu.com\/?p=1754"},"modified":"2016-02-18T11:00:08","modified_gmt":"2016-02-18T16:00:08","slug":"famous-london-churches-any-traveler-must-see","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/famous-london-churches-any-traveler-must-see\/","title":{"rendered":"Famous London Churches Any Traveler Must See"},"content":{"rendered":"

If there\u2019s three things England was known for prior to the current day, it was its Kings, religion, and churches. After all, King Henry VIII made his own church just <\/em>so he could get a divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.<\/p>\n

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The famous, regal Westminster Abbey in London, England.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

So, it stands to reason that London<\/a> has a bounty of beautiful, historical churches to check out. We\u2019ll list some of the most famous London churches, not to be missed, below!<\/p>\n

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Westminster Abbey<\/h2>\n

Although it\u2019s so well-preserved it wouldn\u2019t seem quite so ancient, the famous Westminster Abbey was in full use by 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned. Not only is the medieval architecture awe-inspiring, but several renowned people throughout history were buried there, such as: Mary Queen of Scots, Henry III, Elizabeth I, and poets Chaucer, Browning and Tennyson.<\/p>\n

St Paul\u2019s Cathedral<\/h2>\n

While the original cathedral was actually built in 604, the current cathedral dates back to 1675 and is the work of the great British architect Sir Christopher Wren. It is only second in size to St Peter\u2019s Cathedral in Rome<\/a>! This is the cathedral where Princess Diana and Charles were married.<\/p>\n

Templar Church<\/h2>\n

Ever heard of the Order of the Knights Templar? If not, think of the famed knights who wore white with the red crosses. The name of this church was derived from this order, which dates back to 1118 and protected pilgrims. Originally built in the 12th<\/sup> century, it\u2019s unfortunately not as well-preserved as other famous churches, and not much of the original architecture remains. The Templars remained in the church until King Henry VIII acquired it.<\/p>\n

Although these are some of the most well-known churches in London, there are many more with rich history to explore. There are also various medieval castles<\/a> still standing today (and some barely standing), including the many residences of King Henry VIII and his various wives. These architectural feats are truly something to behold!<\/p>\n

Travel to England and see famous London churches in person!<\/h2>\n

AESU\u00a0<\/strong>offers unique, thrilling travel programs for college students and young professionals at affordable rates. Each trip is action-packed and informal\u2014designed just for people your own age. We are also able to design custom tours just for your group.<\/p>\n

AESU offers several trips to\u00a0England<\/strong>, including:\u00a0Cosmopolitan<\/a>, Euro Spree<\/a>,\u00a0Explorer<\/a>,\u00a0Euro Focus<\/a>,\u00a0Great Escape<\/a>, and\u00a0more. Explore Italy and its ancient architecture, plus see the famous London churches<\/strong>\u00a0and explore the beautifully-preserved ruins!<\/p>\n

If you have any questions or want help booking your\u00a0England\u00a0<\/strong>adventure, please contact\u00a0AESU\u00a0<\/strong>by calling\u00a0800-638-7640<\/strong>, or fill out the\u00a0contact form<\/a>\u00a0found on our website!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If there\u2019s three things England was known for prior to the current day, it was its Kings, religion, and churches. After all, King Henry VIII made his own church just so he could get a divorce from his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. 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