Cosmati

I toured Westminster Abbey’s Cosmati pavement in my socks – here’s what I saw

I toured Westminster Abbey’s Cosmati pavement in my socks – here’s what I saw: In the months before King Charles III was crowned on May 6 2023, Westminster Abbey announced that the public would be able to see its fabled Cosmati pavement up close – in their socks. The 13th-century mosaic floor had been covered …

Cosmati pavement: walk on the 755-year-old floor where King Charles III will be crowned (but take off your shoes first)

Cosmati pavement: walk on the 755-year-old floor where King Charles III will be crowned (but take off your shoes first): Westminster Abbey has announced that following the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort, Camilla, in May 2023, the church’s famous Cosmati pavement will be opened up to the public. Every news story …