Visiting St. Paul cathedral is a fantastic experience. I love it. I also joined the Morning Prayer, which was memorable.
• Climb up and overlook the entire city of London
• Admire the Baroque style
• Immerse yourself in royal style
St Paul’s Cathedral is England’s architectural masterpiece and place of national celebration. St Paul’s is the only cathedral to have been designed, built and completed by a single architect (Sir Christopher Wren). A cathedral has stood here since 604AD with the current cathedral, rebuilt after the 1666 Great Fire of London, now over 300 years old.
St Paul’s has hosted events of national significance, from state funerals to the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer, as well as national services of thanksgiving to celebrate the Jubilee’s of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
St Paul’s actually has three domes: an inner dome, a brick cone that supports the lantern, and the outer dome ‘skin’. The inner dome is 225ft high with a diameter of 102 ft. The whole structure weighs 64,000 tonnes.The golden ball on the top of the Dome is six feet in diameter, with room inside for ten people [although visitors can no longer do this]. The golden cross on top of the dome is 355.5ft from the ground meaning St Paul’s was the tallest building in London for 252 years until 1962 when the BT tower overtook it.
There are over six million pieces of glass mosaic in St Paul’s Cathedral. The St Paul’s Cathedral Grand Organ has 7,256 pipes, 108 stops and 5 manuals. Both Mendelssohn and Handel played the St Paul’s organThe Crypt of St Paul’s is the largest in Western Europe, and unusually for a cathedral, is the exact ‘footprint’ of the cathedral floor.
Explore the awe-inspiring interior of the Cathedral Floor with its monuments, mosaics and art. Climb to the Whispering Gallery to experience its unique acoustic quirk; continue climbing for the breathtaking views over London from the Stone and Golden Galleries. Descend to the Crypt housing the tombs and memorials of some of the nation’s greatest heroes, St Paul’s has been the venue for some of the nation’s grandest funerals, including State Funeral’s for Admiral Lord Nelson (1806), Arthur, Duke of Wellington (1852) , Sir Winston Churchill (1965) and the architect of St Pauls, Sir Christopher Wren.
The Crypt is home to tombs and memorials to British heroes such as Admiral Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington, JMW Turner, Florence Nightingale and Sir Alexander Fleming. Sir Christopher Wren is also buried here, in a very plain grave. On the wall at the head of his tomb is a plain inscription, in Latin, arranged by his son. It translates as If you seek his monument, look around you.
Multimedia guides are included, and family and individual visitors can, subject to availability, join in on the schedule of guided tours and welcome talks offered throughout the day to ticketholders.
Visiting St. Paul cathedral is a fantastic experience. I love it. I also joined the Morning Prayer, which was memorable.
It's really big cathedral. One of the most popular and important for the capital of the United Kingdom. Inside is also interesting.
It is not convenient. The electronic ticket must be printed. If there is no paper ticket, it needs to be sent to the official website mailbox on the spot and then printed. The building carvings inside are still full of shock
an excellent cathedral internally and externally. please also remember to go to the roof where you can get a very nice view of London.
I visited St Paul’s cathedral with my friends and it was much bigger than I was expected.Highly recommended to go up to the stairs to get to the whispering gallery and if you’re tough enough, try to get more higher using narrow stairs so you can get out and see the London landscape(my friend did and she liked that). beautiful artworks as well as famous people’s coffin, it’s very entertaining.
St. Paul's Cathedral in London is a majestic blend of architectural brilliance and spiritual significance. The iconic dome and intricate interiors provide a serene escape in the heart of the city. Despite the crowds, it's a must-visit for those seeking a glimpse of London's history and timeless beauty.
St. Paul's Cathedral is not just about its visual and architectural splendor; it's a place of calm and reflection amidst the bustling city. Whether attending a service, enjoying the choir, or simply exploring, visitors often speak of the serene and uplifting atmosphere.