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Westminster AbbeyvsThe British Museum
Both are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, British Museum ranks slightly better than Westminster Abbey. British Museum comes in at #2 in London with endorsements from 14 publications including Concierge, Time Out and Not For Tourists.
Westminster Abbey
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Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA
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Fodor's "Steeped in millennia of rich and often bloody history, Westminster Abbey is one of England's most iconic buildings." Full review
Concierge "Westminster Abbey, the huge Gothic church beside the Houses of Parliament, has been the setting for every coronation since 1066."
Frommer's "The Abbey is not just one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical architecture in Europe, it's also the shrine of the nation where monarchs are anointed before their God." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Westminster Abbey is a mixture of architectural styles, but considered the finest example of Early English Gothic (1190–1300). It's not merely a beautiful place of worship, though." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Built at Henry VII's behest in the early 16C, this magnificent chapel is a fine example of the Perpendicular style." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Beyond the walkway, head through the oratory, resting place of Henry V, hero of Agincourt. At the centre, the tomb of St Edward who died in 1066, is surrounded by those of five kings and..." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The Chapter House is set in the precincts of Westminster Abbey. St Faith Chapel, the old sacristy, is reserved for private prayer (southern transept). " Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The Abbey Museum is part of Westminster Abbey and is reached by a dark vaulted passageway...the museum is home to historical documents, reproductions of royal insignia, gold plates, and wax." Full review
Let's Go "Nearly all important British church ceremonies take place here—including William and Kate’s wedding." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Built at Henry VII's behest in the early 16C, this magnificent chapel is a fine example of the Perpendicular style." Full review
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Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
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Fodor's "This celebrated treasure house, filled with plunder of incalculable value and beauty from around the globe, occupies an immense, imposing neoclassical building in the heart of Bloomsbury." Full review
Concierge "One of the single greatest museums in the world, the British Museum houses collections that date from the prehistoric to the modern—in sum, the works of mankind."
Frommer's "If the museum has one central, unifying theme, it's to provide an overview of the development of human culture, illustrated with items from all of the world's major civilizations." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Founded in 1753, it covers more than two million years of history from every continent, including the first known image of Christ, the oldest man-made tools on earth, and the Rosetta Stone." Full review
Frommer's "In fact, it’s the top attraction in the country—6.8 million people a year. Put on your walking shoes because it’s huge." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"Housed in one of Britain's architectural landmarks, the museum holds a collection of art and antiquities... spanning two million years of human history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Whether you’re looking for a free museum in downtown London or casting your net to the countryside and nearby townships, be sure to check ahead: many museums still charge for special exhibitions. " Full review
Time Out "One of the world's oldest museums, the British Museum is vast and its collections, only a fraction of which can be on public display at any one time, comprise millions of objects." Full review
Not For Tourists "Newly covered Great Court is architectural manna."
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The British Museum is one of the most remarkable institutions of its kind and its collections encompass a vast span of historical civilisation." Full review
