The intricately decorated pavement was laid down in 1268 under the rule of Henry III and has been the coronation site for more than 700 years.
Visitors to Westminster Abbey will soon be given the opportunity to stand on the exact spot where King Charles III will be crowned, but there is a catch.
Shoes will not be allowed to be worn when touring the coronation site - the Cosmati pavement - to protect its delicate patterns made from marble, stone, glass, and metal dating back to the 13th century.coronation on 6 May, special guided"barefoot" tours will take place inside the abbey including access to the mosaic pavement, which is usually cordoned off to the public.
Hidden for over 150 years, the pavement underwent cleaning and conservation in 2010 before being unveiled to the public once more. Visitor groups will be limited to 10 people at a time, and, as well as making history by standing in the coronation spot, they'll learn about the floor's significance and past.
A spokesperson for the Abbey said:"It will be the first time in living memory that the Abbey has invited visitors to walk on the Cosmati pavement where the
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