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- St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, 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. Its dedication in honour of Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604.
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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.
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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.
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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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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From our consecration to 21st Century, chart the history of St Paul's and see which events – and people – helped create the Cathedral as it is today.
From our consecration to 21st century, chart the history of St Paul's and see which events – and people – helped create the Cathedral as it is today.
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.
