The Cathedral Church of Christ, Canterbury

The Cathedral Church of Christ in Canterbury, commonly known as Canterbury Cathedral, is a historic Anglican church in Canterbury, England. Founded in 597 AD, it is one of the oldest and most significant Christian sites in England. The cathedral is renowned for its stunning architecture, including Gothic and Norman styles, and for being the site of the martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket in 1170. As the mother church of the Anglican Communion and the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, it serves as a spiritual center, a place of worship, pilgrimage, and cultural heritage.