After the cathedral. Canterbury's next great attraction is St Augustine's Abbey, which actually predates the cathedral. Unfortunately it did not fare so well in the Reformation, initially being converted into a palace for Anne of Cleves (who also didn't fare too well), eventually falling into a totally ruinous state. Now it is more of an archaeological site than a recognizable abbey.
It is now in the care of English Heritage and a nice little audio guide is very helpful for understanding what you are seeing.
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