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Working, domed, city cathedral designed by Wren.
Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill were conducted inside the church's fortress-like walls, as was the elaborate fairy-tale wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. Built by court architect, Sir Christopher Wren, after the Great Fire of London in 1666, the cathedral miraculously survived the Blitz in World War Two when most of the surrounding area was flattened by German bombing raids. It consequently served to act as an inspirational symbol of British strength in the nation's darkest hour. Three curving galleries lead up to the dome - one of the largest in the world and one of the best viewing points in the City.
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…architectural symbolism and sentiment, medieval relics and Victorian mosaics, curving galleries and great dome.
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During the construction of the dome and galleries, architect Wren was wrenched up and down in a basket at least once a week to inspect the work in progress. By the time work was completed in 1708, Wren was 78 years old and watched on as his son placed the last stone in position. |
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Historic Buildings Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| St Magnus the Martyr |
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Lower Thames Street,
City,
London,
EC3R
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14 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Inns of Court and Royal Courts of Justice |
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Strand,
Westminster,
London,
WC2A
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15 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| A stunning example of Gothic architecture, London's Inns of Court date back to before the 14th century. It is here that barristers train and traditionally ...More...
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Sights and Attractions Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Museum of London |
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150
London Wall,
City,
London,
EC2Y
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7 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| Record of London from the prehistoric to the present day.
NOTE: THE LOWER GALLERIES - WHICH EXPLORE LONDON'S HISTORY FROM 1666 ONWARDS - ARE CLOSED UNTIL ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Barbican The Curve |
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Ground Level,
Concourse Gallery,
Barbican Centre,
City,
London,
EC2Y
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11 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| Part of the Barbican Centre for arts and conferences the Curve, situated on the ground floor, has changing exhibitions of photography, art and design. Admission ...More...
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Event Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Event |
| City of London Festival |
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St Paul's Cathedral, Ludgate Hill,
City,
London,
EC4M
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0 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| Set against the awe-inspiring architecture of the City of London this annual event is dedicated to getting the cultural heart of the capital beating. The...More...
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| London Event |
| Midnight Mass at St Paul's Cathedral |
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St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard,
City,
London,
EC4M
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0 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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Hotels Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Hotels |
| Club Quarters St Pauls |
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Ludgate Hill,
City,
London,
EC4M7DR
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3 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| A great choice for the business traveller, this hotel sits in the shadow of spectacular St Paul’s Cathedral. Steep yourself in the history of London’s ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| The Rookery |
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Peters Lane,
Cowcross Street,
Islington,
London,
EC1M
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11 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| Is there a more romantic hotel in London than The Rookery? We seriously doubt it. With the vaulted beams of its wooden ceiling above, and ...More...
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Event Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Event |
| Monday Club |
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Tattershall Castle,
Kings Reach,
Victoria Embankment,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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27 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| Monday Club has been pushing some of the finest comedy from the deck of the Tattershall Castle for nearly a decade now. Promoter Christian Knowles ...More...
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| London Event |
| Leadenhall Market |
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Leadenhall Market,
Whittington Avenue,
off Gracechurch Street,
City,
London,
EC3V
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14 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| Leadenhall Market is a restored Victorian covered market that sells traditional game, poultry, fish and meat. Although there has been a forum (market place) on ...More...
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Shopping Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Shopping |
| Penhaligon's |
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8
Royal Exchange,
City,
London,
EC3V
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11 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| 130-year-old scent emporium with royal warrants.
For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon’s has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Mont Blanc |
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Royal Exchange,
City,
London,
EC3V
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11 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| As Mont Blanc's opulent pens are not officially available over the internet, you will have to visit one of their special boutiques in order to ...More...
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Dining Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Dining |
| Paternoster Chop House |
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Warwick Court,
Pasternoster Square,
City,
London,
EC4M
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1 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| The setting of the Chop House is spectacular - Paternoster Square is a truly beautiful part of London - but it's the food we care ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Tea |
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Pasternoster Square,
St Paul's Churchyard,
City,
London,
EC4M
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2 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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Education Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Education |
| Career Energy |
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4-6
Staple Inn,
City,
London,
WC1V
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14 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll ...More...
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Leisure Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Leisure |
| Postman's Park |
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King Edward Street,
Islington,
London,
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5 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| Memorial garden near St Paul's Cathedral.
Bounded in by surrounding office buildings, Postman’s Park’s appeal lies in what it symbolises as much as how it looks. ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Urban Golf |
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12
Smithfield Street,
Westminster,
London,
EC1A
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8 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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Pubs Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Pubs |
| The Tipperary |
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66
Fleet Street,
City,
London,
EC4Y
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8 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| London Pubs |
| Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese |
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145
Fleet Street,
City,
London,
EC4A
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9 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| Sprawling 17th century tavern with rabbit-warren of bars and a rich history.
Steeped in history, this pub’s story stretches back through the reigns of fifteen monarchs. ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| Fabric |
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77A
Charterhouse Street,
City,
London,
EC1M
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10 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| Built on the site of a Victorian meat cellar, London’s original super club continues to boast the most sensational and eclectic line-ups in the capital. ...More...
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Business Near St Paul's Cathedral |
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| London Business |
| St Paul's Cathedral |
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St Paul's Churchyard,
City,
London,
EC4M
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1 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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| London Business |
| London Stock Exchange |
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Paternoster Square,
City,
London,
EC4M
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2 minutes distance from St Paul's Cathedral
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