Canterbury Cathedral, Anglican cathedral in Canterbury, England
The cathedral features a Norman crypt, Gothic architecture with pointed arches, stone columns, and a 72-meter central tower rising above Canterbury's skyline.
Founded in 597 by Augustine, the cathedral underwent major reconstruction between 1070 and 1077 after a devastating fire destroyed the original Saxon building.
The Cathedral Library maintains a collection of 30,000 books and manuscripts dating from the 8th century, documenting religious and historical developments.
Guided tours in multiple languages operate daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, allowing visitors to explore the nave, cloisters, and crypt.
The Bell Harry Tower contains a ring of 21 bells across three towers, including Great Dunstan, which stands as the largest bell in Kent.
Location: Canterbury
Inception: 7 century
Architects: William of Sens, William the Englishman
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, English Gothic architecture, Norman architecture, Gothic art
Height: 24 m
Length: 54 m
Width: 57 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: stone
Part of: Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church
Website: https://canterbury-cathedral.org
GPS coordinates: 51.27981,1.08300
Latest update: June 15, 2025 15:25
Old Palace, Canterbury
81 m
Chair of St Augustine
11 m
The Corona, Canterbury Cathedral
11 m
Christ Church Cathedral Priory
11 m
Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church
31 m
Prior's Chapel
46 m
Library of the Canterbury cathedral
44 m
Lavatory Tower
38 m
26-28, Burgate
113 m
Cloister To Christchurch Cathedral
74 m
Chapter House To Christchurch Cathedral
33 m
Prior Sellinge Gate
83 m
6 And 7, The Cathedral Precincts
115 m
Paving In Front Of Number 18
88 m
Wall Between No 18 And The Cathedral
65 m
24 And 25, Burgate
113 m
29 And 30, Burgate
117 m
31, Burgate
120 m
11A And 11B, The Cathedral Precincts
97 m
5, The Cathedral Precincts
121 m
Wall And Gate Piers Between Archbishop's Palace And Cathedral
97 m
9, The Cathedral Precincts
109 m
Wolfson Library
52 m
23, Burgate
113 m
The Archdeacon Of Canterbury's House
90 m
Dark Entry
32 m
Cathedral Choir School
88 m
29A, The Cathedral Precincts
90 mReviews
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