The
Winchester Cathedral located in the ancient city of Hampshire,
England is the
longest medieval Cathedral with its origins back in seventh century when a Christian church is built on the
site. It is now the Mother
Church of the Diocese of
Winchester, Church of England and a major tourist destination in England.
The
Cathedral was built with splendid architecture, finest work of art, and houses
treasures of history. Among included are
the tombs or crypts where ancient kings and bishops were buried here,
monuments, chantry chapels with 12th and 13th century
wall paintings, various works of art such as woodstone, needlework, sculpture
and others.
Aside
from appreciating the Cathedral’s treasures, visitors are welcome to
participate on the church services, light a candle or pray in silence.
Areas at the Winchester Cathedral
The Nave
and Quire areas where many Cathedral
pieces are situated. The Nave was
remodeled in 1400 from Romanesque to Gothic style architecture.
The
Retrochoir, the area behind the Quire
the site of the patron saint St. Swithun’s shrine
The Visitor
Center, the souvenir shop and
restaurant.
The
Inner Close, buildings such as The Pilgrim’s Hall, The Deanery and Cheyney
Court
The Library
and Triforium, it contains important documents and sculptures
Dean
Garnier Garden
It
has been one of the film locations for the movie “ Da Vinci Code” starring Tom
Hanks.
Visitor information:
The Cathedral Office,
1,
The Close, Winchester Hampshire
Tel.: 01962 857200 Fax: 01962 857201
Website:
www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Visiting
time: 8:30am
to 6:00pm
