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Where is a abbey?

An abbey is a monastery or convent governed by an abbot or abbess. It is typically a large and important religious complex, often with a church, dormitories, refectories, and other buildings. Abbeys are often located in rural areas, but some are also found in cities.

Some famous abbeys include:

* Westminster Abbey in London, England

* Notre-Dame de Paris in Paris, France

* Monte Cassino Abbey in Cassino, Italy

* Tintern Abbey in Monmouthshire, Wales

* New Clairvaux Abbey in Vina, California

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