Westminster, London, England

WESTMINSTER (London, England)

London's Westminster Abbey was built in 1245 where a church had been since the 7th century. All coronations have been held there since 1066, and 16 royal weddings since 1100. Over 3,300 prominent people--monarchs, prime ministers, poets, actors, scientists--are buried there. Nearby Westminster Palace (with its "Big Ben" Clock Tower) was first built in 1016 and rebuilt 1840-1876. It was the primary residence of English monarchs until 1512; Parliament has met there since the 13th century.

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