St Pauls Cathedral

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The cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked London City since 640AD, reminding us of the spiritual importance of life. Designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren it was built between 1675 and 1710 after the loss of his predecessor in the Great fire of London. This masterpiece has become not only a place of worship but of celebration, mourning and commemorating. Over the centuries the cathedral has changed to mirror the ever changing attitudes, tastes and beauties of time. More and more decoration has been added making the Cathedral a breathtaking masterpiece.

St Paul's is open to visitors from Monday to Saturday between 8.30 - 16.00 (last admission)

Experience the magnificence of St Paul's Cathedral from it's amazing 355 feet high dome to it's mysterious and beautiful Crypt containing the tombs of famous historical figures. St Paul's is home to a multitude of chapels and superb architecture that will keep you enraptured on your trip to London. You can add on a visit to St Paul's for just £9.50 per person

Here are just a few of the many features to look out for as you explore St Paul's:

The Dome

The Dome at St Paul's is one of the largest in the world, at an impressive 108.4 metres high. Between the arches of the inner dome are mosaics of prophets and saints, which were added in the mid-19th century due to Queen Victoria's complaint that the interior was 'most dreary, dingy and undevotional'. There are murals in the dome, which were created between 1715 and 1719. Together with the mosaics, the murals are an astounding sight.

The Whispering Gallery

St Paul's Whispering Gallery runs round the interior of the Dome and is 259 steps up from ground level. Due to a quirk in construction it is possible whisper against its walls and your voice will be audible on the opposite site - one thing you must try on your visit!

The Crypt

The Crypt contains the tombs of Admiral Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Christopher Wren, among many other historical figures including the sculptor Henry Moore and Sir Arthur Sullivan (of Gilbert and Sullivan). Sir Christopher Wren is a particularly important person in the history of St Pauls, after the Great Fire of London in 1666 he redesigned the cathedral into the St Paul's we know today.

The Crypt is also the home to the OBE Chapel. It was dedicated to the Order of the British Empire in 1960 and the glass panels feature the present monarch, scenes from the Commonwealth, commerce and royal founders of the Order. Banners hanging from the ceiling represent members of the Royal Family.

St Paul's has seen many important historical events over the years, from the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill to the recent Thanksgiving for the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. Add a visit to St Paul's onto your London theatre break and see one of the most beautiful and famous sights in London.

Interesting Facts

• The Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked London City since 640AD, reminding us of the spiritiual importance of life.
• Designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren, The Cathedral was built between 1675 and 1710 after the loss of his predecessor in the Great fire of London.