Westminster Abbey, through the trees...unfortunately, it was closed to visitors on this lovely day. There were hundreds of people pressed up against the gate just trying to glimpse in when they would open it's great doors.
I found one window where the sun was shining enough through the building and the window, that I could see it on the other side. This place is simply stunning. Get a load of this--the first Westminster church was founded on this site in 616 A.D. Can you believe that--1400 years ago! The stone abbey was built between 1045-1050, and has and since 1066, housed the coronation of every British monarch with the exception of Henry III in the early 1200's. FASCINATING!
The exterior of the abbey is covered with some of the most beautiful carvings you have ever seen. And as a Christian, they have a profound spiritual impact. Take this one, for example: it shows Christ seated on His heavenly throne surrounded by angels. Below him are His 12 disciples, whom He commissioned to share the good news. Below the 12 disciples, it portrays the people that were touched by the disciples--kings, priests, and the common man--us.
Now, on to the Houses of Parliament. It's buildings contain almost 1,200 rooms, 100 staircases, and 4 miles of hallways.
The exterior of this building is also exquisite. If you look closely, you will see that The Lord's Prayer is written in Latin around the entire building, over and over again.
Westminster Abbey, through the trees...unfortunately, it was closed to visitors on this lovely day. There were hundreds of people pressed up against the gate just trying to glimpse in when they would open it's great doors.
I found one window where the sun was shining enough through the building and the window, that I could see it on the other side. This place is simply stunning. Get a load of this--the first Westminster church was founded on this site in 616 A.D. Can you believe that--1400 years ago! The stone abbey was built between 1045-1050, and has and since 1066, housed the coronation of every British monarch with the exception of Henry III in the early 1200's. FASCINATING!
The exterior of the abbey is covered with some of the most beautiful carvings you have ever seen. And as a Christian, they have a profound spiritual impact. Take this one, for example: it shows Christ seated on His heavenly throne surrounded by angels. Below him are His 12 disciples, whom He commissioned to share the good news. Below the 12 disciples, it portrays the people that were touched by the disciples--kings, priests, and the common man--us.
Now, on to the Houses of Parliament. It's buildings contain almost 1,200 rooms, 100 staircases, and 4 miles of hallways.
The exterior of this building is also exquisite. If you look closely, you will see that The Lord's Prayer is written in Latin around the entire building, over and over again.
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I dont know what to say other than these are truly beautiful pictures. thanks for making me feel as if I am there with you....
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