Westminster

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역사·문화BY TELLBY

1Orientation

Welcome to Westminster, the spiritual and political nexus of the British Isles. For nearly a millennium, this small stretch of land along the River Thames has served as the stage for the coronation of monarchs, the debates of…
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2Westminster Abbey: The National Church

Westminster Abbey is arguably the most historic church in the English-speaking world. Since the coronation of William the Conqueror in 1066, every English and British monarch has been crowned here, sitting upon the historic…
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3The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

Adjacent to the Abbey stands the Palace of Westminster, better known as the Houses of Parliament. This vast Neo-Gothic complex is the seat of the British government, its facade stretching over 800 feet along the Thames. …
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4St. James's Park: Royal Deer and Pelicans

A short walk from the political fray brings us to St. James's Park, the oldest of London's Royal Parks. …
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5Dean's Yard and the Sanctuary

Tucked away behind the Abbey is Dean's Yard, a peaceful 'secret courtyard' that locals love to explore. This historic square is surrounded by the buildings of Westminster School and the Abbey's administrative offices. …
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6The Smith Square and Queen Anne's Footstool

Continuing south, we reach Smith Square, dominated by the Baroque church of St. John the Evangelist. …
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7Victoria Tower Gardens and the Burgers of Calais

Returning toward the river, we find the Victoria Tower Gardens, a narrow strip of green that provides stunning views of the Thames and the southern end of the Houses of Parliament. The park is home to one of London's most…
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8Closing

Our tour of Westminster concludes where the past and present are in constant dialogue. We have walked the hallowed aisles of the Abbey, stood in the shadow of Big Ben, and found peace in the hidden courtyards of Dean's Yard. …
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