Coventry

:For alternative meanings see: Coventry (disambiguation)

Places of interest

Coventry Cathedral is Coventry's most well known landmark and visitor attraction. The original 14th century cathedral was largely destroyed by German bombing during the war, leaving only the outer walls and spire. The new Coventry Cathedral was opened in 1962 next to the ruins of the old. It was designed by Basil Spence and contains the tapestry, "Christ in Majesty" by Graham Sutherland and the bronze statue of St Michael and the Devil by Jacob Epstein. Benjamin Britten's War Requiem, regarded by some as his masterpiece, was written for the opening of the new Cathedral.

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Coventry Cathedral - 14th century - 1962 - Basil Spence - Graham Sutherland - Jacob Epstein - Benjamin Britten - War Requiem

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Another major visitor attraction in Coventry is the free-to-enter Coventry Transport Museum in the city centre which has the largest collection of British made road vehicles in the world. The most notable exhibits are the world speed record breaking cars, Thrust2 and ThrustSSC.

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Coventry Transport Museum - Thrust2 - ThrustSSC

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The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum is a major art gallery in the city. Just outside Coventry is the Lunt Fort; a reconstructed Roman fort. And nearby is the Midland Air Museum next to Coventry Airport.

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Herbert Art Gallery and Museum - Lunt Fort - Roman - Midland Air Museum - Coventry Airport

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