Westminster ABBEY is a large Gothic ABBEY church in London, England. It is one of the most notable religious buildings in the United Kingdom and has been the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English and, later, British monarchs. The ABBEY is a Royal Peculiar, meaning it is directly under the jurisdiction of the monarch, and is the traditional venue for the coronation of the British monarch. It is also the final resting place of many famous people, including seventeen monarchs, poets, scientists, politicians, and others. Westminster ABBEY is an iconic symbol of British history and culture, and is often referred to as 'Westminster, for one'.