Canterbury was a renowned Medieval pilgrimage site, although by the time Christopher Marlowe was born, King Henry VIII had dismantled or appropriated most of the Catholic churches, including the majestic Canterbury Cathedral.
Heavily-bombed during World War II, Canterbury, nonetheless, still maintains that piquant mix of tradition, history and Tudor architecture.
To really appreciate the splendour of Canterbury, you need to come and visit the city for yourself. It is very walkable, and there are many lovely restaurants and eateries in between all the sights.
You can also bring along the lovely little guidebook, Canterbury: Tale by Tale. It is written as a walking tour of sorts and takes you through all the major sights and places in the city.
