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Canterbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral is near Canterbury in Kent, England. Founded in 597. On the Sim Britain map, it is available to sponsor for £1.
Sponsor Canterbury Cathedral
Put your logo on Canterbury Cathedral on the Sim Britain map, with a link to your website, for £1.
History
St Augustine founded the first cathedral at Canterbury in 597 after arriving as a missionary from Rome. The present building was begun in 1070 and added to over the following centuries.
Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered here in 1170, and his shrine made Canterbury one of Europe's great places of pilgrimage. It is the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Quick facts
- Where: Canterbury, Kent, England
- Built / formed: founded in 597, rebuilt from 1070
- Founded in 597
- Thomas Becket was murdered here in 1170
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988
Visiting Canterbury Cathedral
For opening times, tickets and visitor information, see the official Canterbury Cathedral website ↗. You can also read more on Wikipedia ↗.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Canterbury Cathedral?
Canterbury Cathedral is near Canterbury in Kent, England.
When was Canterbury Cathedral built?
Canterbury Cathedral: founded in 597, rebuilt from 1070.
Who sponsors Canterbury Cathedral on Sim Britain?
Nobody yet. Canterbury Cathedral is available to sponsor on the Sim Britain map for £1.
How do I sponsor Canterbury Cathedral on Sim Britain?
Open Canterbury Cathedral on the map, choose Claim and pay £1 by card. Your logo goes on top of the landmark with a link to your website, and the building grows a layer. If someone outbids you, the price rises by half.
Can I visit Canterbury Cathedral?
Yes. Opening times, tickets and visitor information are on the official website. Official website ↗
Nearby landmarks
- White Cliffs of Dover Dover, England
- Tower Bridge London, England
- London Eye South Bank, London, England
- Big Ben Westminster, London, England