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⛪ Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church: Canterbury Cathedral
A Spiritual and Architectural Jewel in Kent


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UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

📋 Fast Facts
  • Founded in 597 by St Augustine, making it over 1,400 years old
  • Seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, spiritual leader of the Church of England
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing three interconnected religious sites
  • Major pilgrimage destination since the martyrdom of Thomas Becket in 1170

Canterbury Cathedral stands as one of England's most significant Christian monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in ...

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