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The first reconstruction of abbey was carried out in the XIX century. Also large-scale recovery work in church was conducted in the past century as the abbey strongly suffered in the years of World War II during bombing of London.
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It is considered to be that construction of Gothic church began in XIII and came to the end in the 18th century, however the first mentions that on the place of modern Westminster abbey there was a Benedictine church, treat the VII-X centuries.
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The number of the most interesting sights which tourists from the different countries seek to see includes the Cathedral church of Saint Peter located in the historic district of the British capital and world-famous as the Westminster abbey.
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Today a complex of abbey which besides Saint Peter's church includes nearby St Margaret's Church and the Westminster palace are under protection of UNESCO and have the status of the world heritage. The abbey is considered one of the most visited world sights which millions of tourists seek to see.
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It should be noted that the history of abbey is inseparably linked with the history of the British monarchy - the church is the traditional place of burial of monarchical persons and also the place where there are ceremonies of a crowning, a wedding and a burial service of monarchs.
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Travelers are attracted by unique Gothic architecture of church, richly decorated interiors, magnificent stained-glass windows, masterpieces of applied art, painting, important archival documents, valuable church utensils and other artifacts. Besides, tourists can see numerous gravestones - in abbey there are more than 3 thousand burials of the British monarchs, great English writers and other famous people.
In church various concerts, both spiritual, and secular music are often held.
The decree on construction of church of Saint Peter was given by the king Henry III therefore in 1245 construction of the temple began. The royal bricklayer, Henry Reynsky directed the project. The ceremony of illumination of church was held on October 13, 1269 though only the part of the temple at that time was constructed. Construction process several times was interrupted. Construction of abbey was fully completed only in 1745 after the Western towers were erected.
For visit of tourists the Westminster abbey is opened all days of the week except for Sunday when in the temple the church service is held. Entrance fee is 20 pounds.
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