Coventry’s Haunting WWII Memorial: St Michael’s Old Cathedral Ruins

#coventrytrips #coventry #cathedral #uk Why Visit? The ruins are a silent, open-air memorial to resilience. Free to explore, they offer a poignant counterpoint to the new cathedral’s optimism. Highlights: - The Cross of Nails: Forged from medieval roof nails after the 1940 Blitz, this simple iron cross sits in the ruins’ altar—a global symbol of peace. - Reconciliation Statue: Bronze figures of a man and woman embracing (by Josefina de Vasconcellos) stand in the skeletal nave, embodying forgiveness across divides. - Echoes of Destruction: Climb the surviving Gothic tower for views over the roofless shell, preserved as a stark reminder of war’s toll. 📍 Address: Priory St, Coventry CV1 5FB (adjacent to the new cathedral) 🕒 Open: Daily 10 AM–5 PM ✨ Pro Tip: Walk through the old cathedral’s archway to the new—a 5-second journey spanning 800 years of history.