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History. Before the cathedral. The location of Londinium's original cathedral is unknown, but legend and medieval tradition claims it was St Peter upon Cornhill. St Paul is an unusual attribution for a cathedral, and suggests there was another one in the Roman period.
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Article History. St. Paul's Cathedral, London, from the southeast. Designed and built (1675–1710) under the supervision of Sir Christopher Wren, it combines Neoclassical, Gothic, and Baroque elements. Saint Paul’s Cathedral, in London, cathedral of the Anglican bishop.
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Discover the stunning architecture and rich history of St. Paul's Cathedral, a masterpiece of Baroque style designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Explore the cathedral's impressive façade, iconic dome, ornate decorations, and intricate carvings, and learn why it is one of London's most iconic landmarks.
Explore the rich and fascinating history of St. Paul's Cathedral, from its origins in the medieval period to its destruction in the Great Fire of London, and its rebuilding by Sir Christopher Wren into the iconic landmark it is today.
- History of St Paul’s Cathedral
- St Paul’s Cathedral Today
- Getting to St Paul’s Cathedral
The current building of St Paul’s Cathedral was built between 1675 and 1710, designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. Its construction was part of a major rebuilding programme in the City after the Great Fire of London. However the site on which it sits has been home to cathedrals since 604 AD. In fact, the St Paul’s Cathedral...
Whilst one of London’s most popular tourist attractions, the cathedral remains a working church with hourly prayer and daily services. There are many different parts of the Cathedral for visitors to discover, from the underground Crypt (containing famous tombs along with a 270° film experience – ‘the Oculus: an eye into St Paul’s’ – that brings 1,4...
As with all London sites, it’s best to travel by public transport. The nearest tube stations are St Paul’s (a 2 minute walk, Central Line), Mansion House or Blackfriars (District/Circle Lines) or Bank (Central, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines). The nearest rail stations are City Thameslink (3 minutes walk), Blackfriars, Cannon Street or Liverpoo...
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At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1963. The dome remains among the highest in the world. St Paul's is the second-largest church building in area in the United Kingdom after Liverpool Cathedral.
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, from the southeast. Designed and built (1675–1710) under the supervision of Sir Christopher Wren, it combines Neoclassical, Gothic, and Baroque elements. London: St. Paul's Cathedral
