Southampton, England

Wow! First time in Iconic Southampton! We took the 5-hour excursion to Winchester Cathedral, a little over 45 minutes away.

The grounds of Winchester Cathedral have been a sacred site for almost 1500 years. Having begun as an early Christian church around 645 AD, named Old Minster, it became one of the most important cathedrals in England.

Magna Carta -- Today, the cathedral holds a 14th-century volume containing a transcription of the 1217 version of the Magna Carta, the third version of the document.

We learned that Jane Austen, one of England's greatest novelists, was buried in the Cathedral in 1817; and that Winchester is also the final resting place of Saxon royalty.

Our guide was very knowledgeable as she walked us through the little town.Leggi altro