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Buckingham PalacevsWestminster Abbey
Both are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Westminster Abbey scores marginally better than Buckingham Palace. Westminster Abbey has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 14 publications including Let's Go, Concierge and Afar Magazine.
Buckingham Palace
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Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1A 1AA
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Fodor's "It's rare to get a chance to see how the other half—well, other minute fraction—lives and works." Full review
Concierge "The queen's London pied-à-terre is not the most beautiful of palaces, but it's big."
Frommer's "The setting is glorious, sat between two great sweeping parks (Green and St. James's) at the end of an elegant tree-lined boulevard (The Mall)." Full review
Time Out "As the home of the Queen, the palace is usually closed to visitors, but you may view the interior for a brief period each summer while the Windsors are away on their holidays." Full review
Not For Tourists "Unofficial HQ for Fathers For Justice."
Let's Go "From late July to early October, though, the royals head to Balmoral, and the State Rooms are opened to the public." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Buckingham Palace is a focal point for Londoners and visitors alike; the city's uplifting royal ceremonial events, uniting monarch and people, primarily take place here and in its vicinity." Full review
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Don't miss the Changing of the Guard at 11.30 on the dot.
Afar Magazine "The residence and office of Her Majesty The Queen, Buckingham Palace is one of the few working palaces of the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For a taste of royalty, make for Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the Monarch." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"London home of Queen Elizabeth II, is open for tour...you'll have access to the 19 State Rooms where the queen and members of the royal family host guests for state, ceremonial and official affairs" Full review
Westminster Abbey Fodor's Concierge Frommer's
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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
