Situated in the heart of the historic city of Kent, Canterbury Cathedral was founded by St Augustine in 597 AD, who became the first Archbishop of Canterbury. Declared as a UNESCO world heritage site, the Canterbury Cathedral is known for its artistically designed medieval tombs of royal parsonages, including the tombs of King Henry IV and his wife Joan of Navarre and Edward the Black Prince. The great 14th century nave and the famous central "Bell Harry Tower" are other important features of the Cathedral.
The Canterbury Cathedral attracts thousands of pilgrims, as it houses the sacred shrine of Thomas Becket- the Archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered in 1170 AD. The Cathedral also has the famous St. Augustine's Chair, one of the symbols of the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Daily morning and evening prayers are attended by hundreds of visitors every day. Visit Canterbury and discover the sacred and fascinating Canterbury Cathedral on tours to United Kingdom with TSI Holidays.
