St Paul's Cathedral

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St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD Tel: 020 7246 8350
stpauls.co.uk

St Paul's Cathedral in London
St Paul's Cathedral in London
St Paul's Cathedral in London
St Paul's Cathedral in London
St Paul's Cathedral in London
St Paul's Cathedral in London
St Paul's Cathedral in London
St Paul's Cathedral in London

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Over the centuries the London skyline has acquired some striking new additions: the London Eye, the Gherkin, a jagged mass of City of London skyscrapers, but nothing comes close to being as iconic and recognizable as the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral. Designed by architect Sir Christopher Wren, and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London, this actually the fourth cathedral to occupy this site.

The first St Paul's service took place in 1697 and since then it has played host to many events of national significance. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill; Queen Victoria’s Jubilee celebrations; services marking the end of the First and Second World Wars; and the wedding of Prince Charles to Princess Diana: all took place under the famous domed ceiling. Visitors flock there daily, drawn by the building’s spiritual resonance as well as by the history and the architecture.

If you’re not opposed to a 259-step climb then be sure to check out the Whispering Gallery, which runs around the interior of the Dome and gets its name from the quirk in its acoustics, which makes a whisper against its walls clearly audible on the opposite side.
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Even the non-Christians will enjoy the beautiful inside of the cathedral. Visit this in the early morning because you'll need your energy to travel all the way to the top. It's about 500 steps up and 500 steps down, no elevator. However, the view is worth it.

carlamoose,  PA, USA 21/1/2008
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The architecture is sheer delight! Being non-Christian I had doubts about how much I would enjoy this but it is totally amazing. For a small sum of about £1.00 you can climb right to the top of the tower in the Cathedral - when you get to the top you can see the whole of London surrounding you. It's quite a memorable experience. Beware though - there's a lot of steps and many narrow metal staircases which might frighten anxious people or those scared of heights.



Overall the cathedral is stunning. It's a good idea to plan ahead and try and go on a day where you can watch the choir practice, the sound amplification and echos around the Cathedral are amazing, plus the choir is remarkable.

babygyalsw2,  London 21/4/2007
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