Glastonbury is often called England's Holy Land — the first Christian center in Britain. It's also celebrated as the island of immortality, Avalon, and as the town of the Holy Grail — the cup Jesus drank from at the Last Supper, and in which his blood was later gathered after the crucifixion. According to legend, it was brought to England by Joseph of Arimathea, who hid it somewhere here. Several sources even claim that King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table searched for the chalice right in this very spot. 🙏
At the heart of the town stands the abbey — the second largest in England after Westminster. It's hardly a coincidence that several generations of English kings were both crowned and buried here. Sadly, it lies in ruins today, but even the ruins are enough to give you a sense of just how majestic and mysterious these buildings once were.
I also climbed to the top of Glastonbury Tor, a hill standing 159 meters high. ⛰️ A medieval monastery once stood there, and its half-ruined tower still draws visitors today, remaining one of the town's most iconic symbols. 😯 A truly one-of-a-kind experience. 🙆♂️
A little tip: wear comfortable shoes and brace yourself for wind at the top of the hill — it blows fiercely up there, but the view makes it all worth it.
