Harry Potter is synonymous with magic. Because of this series of movies, I have longed for the charming and aristocratic scene in Britain since I was a child, and the filming locations of Harry Potter also opened the door for me to explore the UK. reasons. I still remember the magnificent corridor of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It appeared in the first two movies of the Harry Potter series, and its prototype was Gloucester Cathedral.
The county seat of Gloucester , this ancient city known as the cathedral city, because of the blessing of the filming location of Harry Potter, people remember this little-known but worth-seeing city, and what makes this ancient city famous , this is the whispering gallery in Gloucester Cathedral. But don't worry, there is no Headless Nick and Weeping Myrtle here
Gloucester Cathedral shocked the people who came to watch with its majestic appearance. The square roof of the cathedral stood tall. Sunlight shines in from the tall stained glass windows on both sides, giving the hall a mysterious and cozy color.
Gloucester Cathedral is a typical Gothic cathedral and an excellent example of British Gothic architecture . After the murder of King Edward II of England in 1327, Gloucester Cathedral was chosen as his burial place, so many believers visited it, making Gloucestershire a pilgrimage center.
When you walk into the church, a solemn atmosphere echoes above the empty dome. The sturdy Norman stone pillars are magnificent and support the core of the entire church together with the dome. The solid Norman stone pillars in the nave have stood here for more than 900 years. The red traces at the bottom of the stone pillars are memorials left by a fire in the 13th century.
Just turn a corner from the nave and you will reach the Whispering Gallery. There are many amazing stained glass nearby. Holding a concert in a church allows people to better experience the solemnity and sanctity of the church.
Although it may not look like a church, there are many parts of Gloucester Cathedral that are worthy of careful viewing, such as the exquisite 14th-century wooden choir seats, the exquisite and gorgeous large east window, the spacious and bright debate gallery, the whispering gallery, and the solemnity. The Mausoleum of Edward II, Our Lady's Church, the Great Abbey and the 69-meter-high tower are all worth savoring.
Gloucester Cathedral has many names in the UK. It is not only one of the top ten famous churches in the UK, but also the only cathedral besides London Westminster Abbey for the coronation of the British King. It is also the first cathedral in England. The fan-shaped dome building is the first Gothic vertical style church in Britain.
In the UK, where prices are high, tickets for Gloucester Cathedral are actually free. Compared with churches in other parts of the UK, the buildings and ruins here are very cost-effective in the UK.
After leaving Gloucester Cathedral, you can also listen to a concert in this town for only 5 pounds. Compared with the hustle and bustle of London, here seems to be a more poetic life in England.
