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Temple Church

The Temple | King's Bench Walk, London EC4Y 7BB, England
44 020 7353 3470
Ranked #109 of 821 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
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St. Alabans,England
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

It has a great peaceful prescence. This is a facinating building with great history built by the Knight Templars based on the Church of the Holy Sepulchral in Jerusalem. The Church was enlarged after the Templars had ceased to be the greatest Christian Order in history. Todays Bankers should learn from the example of the Templars who were the first... More

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Toronto
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

This review is based on a visit to London more than a year ago: If you're like me, you'll do a bit of research before you land in London so that you aren't wandering aimlessly for hours looking for the church. Don't you think it's a little bit of fun searching out the hidden gems in London Town? It's not... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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what a beautifull old church this is you can almost imaginr the knights templars coming down the asile More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012
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missed out on seeing the Temple Church on our last visit in 2010, but managed to see it this time. Being a fan of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code, this was a must see attraction in London and we were not disappointed. Didn't know what to expect from this old church, and were thoroughly delighted with what we saw. A... More

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Long Island, NY
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012
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This late 12th-century church built by the Knights Templar is just a wonderful site. It has a grand history and should not be missed; the surrounding area is quite peaceful. The Church was referred to in The DaVinci Code. More

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Richmond, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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The Temple Church is one of the most beautiful churches in London. It was built by the Knights Templar. The Church is in two parts: the Round and the Chancel. The Round Church was consecrated in 1185 and was designed to replicate the circular Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. It is has a wonderful acoustic for singing. The... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

The building is from around 1100. The tombs of some of the crusaders date from then. You can see the grave of John Selden who John Aubrey mentions in Brief Lives More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, this church is well worth the effort to find it. The stained glass is amazing and the architecture is mind-blowing. It is a must for "The DaVinci Code" fans. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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Temple Church is located in amongst all sorts of other buildings, so as I walked through an archway it suddenly loomed up in front of me. A beautifully maintained church, I was given an information flyer which gives some basic information about this old church. Inside the big windows provided a bright and warm atmosphere. The old casts of medieval... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

It's a bit hidden away but worth seeking out and doing a guided tour - I think you'd miss a lot otherwise. It's an interesting place and has concerts on at Christmas More

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