Today I went inside the two most famous churches in London and maybe even all of England. The first one that I visited was Westminster Abbey. This has been the location of royal coronations for centuries. There are many memorials and statues inside dedicated to famous politicians, scientists, writers, clergymen, artists and royalty. The church is massive and the height of the Gothic style ceilings was amazing. Later in the day I went to an organ concert performed by one of the church's best organists. I was not allowed to take pictures inside the abbey, but here are pictures of the outside.
The other extremely impressive building I went into today was St. Paul's Cathedral. I thought this church was more amazing than Westminster Abbey. The architect for St Paul's was named Christopher Wren. Wren rebuilt 52 churches that were burnt down in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The cathedral itself has a huge dome and many great murals. Again I could not take pictures inside, but here is a picture of the outside.
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