Canterbury

Canterbury is a historic town and district in Kent, southeastern England. It has been a significant ecclesiastical center since the 7th century, primarily due to its cathedral, which is the mother church of the Anglican Communion. The town was established by the Romans as Durovernum Cantiacorum and later became the capital of the kingdom of Kent. It gained prominence as a pilgrimage site following the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170, famously depicted in Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Despite suffering damage in World War II, Canterbury remains a market town, regional service center, and a popular tourist destination. The cathedral, along with St. Augustine's Abbey and St. Martin's Church, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.12