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St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, and is the seat of the Bishop of London. The cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London . It is on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London .
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Feb 2, 2024 · Saint Paul’s Cathedral, in London, cathedral of the Anglican bishop. It is located within the central City of London , atop Ludgate Hill and northeast of Blackfriars. A Roman temple to Diana may once have stood on the site, but the first Christian cathedral there was dedicated to St. Paul in ad 604, during the rule of King Aethelberht I .
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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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Book today. Explore the Cathedral. History and Collections. Discover St Paul's turbulent history and the rare artefacts that help to tell its stories. Explore our map. Explore the Cathedral Floor, Crypt and Dome – and see the location of key items in our Collections – by using our interactive map. Find out more. Our timeline.
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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. Discover the cathedral's role in British history and its enduring legacy as a symbol of London's resilience.