The city of Canterbury in England

In the southeastern part of Great Britain, in the county of Kent, one of the ancient cities of Canterbury is located. This city became famous due to the presence in it of the see of the Archbishop of Canterbury, primate of the English Church.

In ancient times, Canterbury was located at the mouth of the Stour River, which flowed into the strait near the city. This strait separated Thanet Island from the British Kingdom. Then the strait became shallow, and the city was at a great distance from the sea, thereby losing access to it. In 43, when the Roman Empire was conquering England, Emperor Claudius founded the city of Durovernum Cantiacorum.

Already in the sixth century, Canterbury became the main residence of King Ethelbert and his Christian wife Bertha, who welcomed a missionary to the city with great pleasure. The missionary's name was Augustine of Canterbury, and he was sent by Pope Gregory I. After some time of his stay in the city, the Abbey of St. Augustine was built in the royal palace. In addition, Augustine of Canterbury became the founder of Canterbury Cathedral. This temple, after a while, becomes the main one of the entire Kent Kingdom, and at a later date of the entire English kingdom.

In the Middle Ages, this amazing city was considered the main religious center of the whole of Britain. In the 11th century, the city was captured by the Danish King Knud. Although Canterbury suffered major damage in the 20th century during the Second World War. Although in 1965, the University of Kent was founded in the city. One of the oldest schools in Europe, King's School, which was founded in 1547 by Henry VIII, operates in the same place.

The main attraction of the city of Canterbury is the cathedral of the XV century, built in the early Gothic style. It also has a large Norman crypt, which is the oldest part of the temple and is older than it by 3 centuries.

In this city, the Black Prince, who was killed in one of the battles in the Hundred Years' War with the French, was buried in one of the magnificent tombs. A memorial plaque to Martyria was erected in the north-western part of the nave. It was in this place that Thomas Becket, a priest who vehemently opposed the rule of Henry II, was killed. After the archbishop's death, he was canonized and crowds of pilgrims began to come to his tomb. No less beautiful is the mosaic floor, recreated using computer technology based on excavations in the Roman Museum. A mixed bundle can suit variety: €60 casino bonus plus a €15 sports free bet, paired with 20 free spins for slots. Add the 1xbet free spin promo code in the middle of registration so the combined pack appears in your bonus hub. Use spins first, then place the free bet at odds 1.60+ on a market you understand. Casino credit may need x35 wagering, while the free bet can have a short validity like 7 days, so keep everything organized.