We started our day in Canterbury with a visit to the ancient monastery complex 'St Augustine’s Abbey'.


St Augustine’s Abbey
St Augustine’s Abbey

The abbey was founded by Augustine in 597 and it remained the center of Canterbury until the 11th century.


St Augustine’s Abbey
St Augustine’s Abbey

Together with the cathedral, it forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage.


St Augustine’s Abbey
St Augustine’s Abbey

With an audio guide, we wandered through the grounds and listened to what buildings once stood here.


St Augustine’s Abbey
St Augustine’s Abbey

Most of them were only visible by their foundations.


St Augustine’s Abbey
St Augustine’s Abbey

The monastery fell into ruin after the Reformation by Henry VIII, until only a ruin remained.


St Augustine’s Abbey
St Augustine’s Abbey

Afterwards, we walked through the small city center that extends within the well-preserved medieval city walls.


City Center Canterbury
City Center Canterbury

There are still some particularly beautiful old houses preserved.


City Center Canterbury
City Center Canterbury

Right by the River Stour are the Weavers’ Houses from the 14th century.


Weavers’ Houses
Weavers’ Houses

When the Flemish and French Huguenots were seeking a new home, they came to England where they were welcomed as skilled craftspeople. In the crypt of the cathedral, we later saw a chapel where French services are still held.
City Center Canterbury
City Center Canterbury


We also stopped by a small French bistro where the waiter spoke English and French. Instead of “Baked Beans”, French breakfast was served.


City Center Canterbury
City Center Canterbury

Finally, we visited Canterbury Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church.


Buttermarket
Buttermarket

The main entrance to the Cathedral Square is located at the picturesque Buttermarket, surrounded by colorful half-timbered buildings and townhouses.


Buttermarket
Buttermarket

The construction of the cathedral took 500 years until its completion.


Cathedral
Cathedral

Only 33 years later, its treasures were plundered or destroyed by Henry VIII, even though it retained its significance in the Anglican Church.


Cathedral
Cathedral

We explored the church, crypt, and chapter house before leaving Canterbury back towards Dover.


Chapter House Cathedral
Chapter House Cathedral

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