Великобритания
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Westminster Abbey is officially called the Cathedral Church of St. Peter at Westminster. The construction of this gothic church lasted from 1245 to 1745. Westminster Abbey is the traditional place of coronation of British monarchs, here is the peace of the dead English kings and queens.

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Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 10th century. under King Edgar, was built on the site of several ancient churches. When Edward the Confessor Abbey was rebuilt and consecrated in 1065. Behind the main altar in the chapel is the tomb of Edward, known as the Shrine of the Confessor. Through the efforts of all of the following English monarchs expanded the abbey building and decorating.

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In the period from 1245 to 1269 years. under Henry III in the Abbey built the existing building. In the mid-15th century. Westminster Abbey has become a modern look and size, in 1740, were completed two western towers. Gothic interior of the temple is filled with the tombs of kings, generals, writers and other celebrities. It is more than 3,000 headstones. Almost all the monarchs since William the Conqueror was crowned in Westminster Abbey. Associated with this temple solemn events royal life.

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State treasury, the British crown jewels and accessories to the English coronation in 1365 was kept in Westminster Abbey. Served as a place for treasure cave under the dormitories, which is now a library. In 1303 the local abbot and 48 monks Uenloh conspired with London merchant Richard Poudelikotom and began to plunder the royal treasury. Pretty quickly rumors outrages reached King Edward I.

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The investigation of the Royal Commission to solve the crime, monks imprisoned in the Tower, and enterprising merchants skinned alive. His skinned went to trim the secret door to the treasury. Stolen treasures collected by the Crown for a long time in the country. However, some have disappeared without a trace.

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In 1995, the major work was completed on the restoration of the exterior walls, and three years later, on the west facade contains new statues - including the martyrs of the XX century.

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At Bayeux tapestry shows how the body is made of Edward the Confessor for burial in just ranked them Abbey. Religious and other characters shown in the large window-south transept rose (established in 1902).

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Chapel of the Virgin in the east end of the abbey, built under Henry VII, was opened in 1516. Image of Richard II (XIV century) - the oldest portrait of the English monarch.

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Poets' Corner - part of the south aisle of Westminster Abbey, where traditionally perform burial and perpetuation of poets, playwrights and writers. Among recent events - set in 2009, the floor of the memorial stone in memory of the founders of the Royal Ballet (English The Royal Ballet), plaque memory Elizabeth Gaskell. In 2011 it is planned to install a plaque in honor of the British poet Ted Hughes, with the poet's remains carried in Poets' Corner will be.