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Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic Church.
London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky. While 12 million burnished terracotta coloured bricks adorn the exterior, parts of the interior remain poignantly bare – a potent reminder of the lack of funding which plagued construction in 1895. Plain walls and simple candlelight form a stark contrast to the colourful mosaics and marbles, and Eric Gill's nave detailing the fourteen Stations of the Cross. Walk or take the lift up the campanile for some spectacular views of the capital.
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…distinctive, neo-Byzantine architecture, views from the campanile, mosaics and marbles.
Did you know?
In 1995 the Queen attended mass at the cathedral. This was the first visit for several hundred years of a reigning monarch of the United Kingdom to a Catholic liturgy. |
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| Royal Mews |
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Buckingham Palace,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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7 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| Clarence House |
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Stable Yard,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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7 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| Former home of the Queen Mother.
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms |
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Clive Steps,
King Charles Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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14 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| The underground headquarters used by Winston Churchill and the British Government during World War Two are located in the heart of ceremonial London. Visitors can ...More...
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| Jewel Tower |
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Abingdon Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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14 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| 14th century royal tower.
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Hotels Near Westminster Cathedral |
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| London Hotels |
| 51 Buckingham Gate |
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51
Buckingham Gate,
Westminster,
London,
SW1E
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4 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| Well presented townhouse hotel in the heart of Westminster, close to Victoria and St James’ Tube stations. With suites and apartments that can be taken ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Crowne Plaza London St James |
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45-51
Buckingham Gate
London,
Westminster,
London,
SW1E
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4 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Event Near Westminster Cathedral |
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| London Event |
| Popcorn |
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Heaven,
Villiers Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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24 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| Five clubs in one venue, with everything from the campest cheese to the trendiest house, this is London's biggest and busiest gay/mixed Monday. Great for ...More...
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| London Event |
| Berwick Street Market |
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Berwick Street Market,
Berwick Street and Rupert Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1F
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29 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Entertainment Near Westminster Cathedral |
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| London Shopping |
| Cardinal Place |
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Victoria Street,
Victoria,
Westminster,
London,
SW1E5JD
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3 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| Cardinal Place is a snazzy new shopping venue in Victoria. Housed under a curvaceous, new-age glass capsule it has become a bit of a visual ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Cornucopia |
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Upper Tachbrook Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1V
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5 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Dining Near Westminster Cathedral |
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| London Dining |
| Laduree at Harrods |
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87-135
Brompton Road,
Westminster,
London,
SW1X
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3 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| London Dining |
| The Dining Room at The Goring |
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15
Beeston Place,
Grosvenor Gardens,
Westminster,
London,
SW1W
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6 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| London Education |
| Key Languages |
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16/18
Douglas Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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12 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| Key languages offer tailor-made courses to a huge variety of students. This is one of the bigger schools and very professionally run. Definitely worth considering, ...More...
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| Instituto Cervantes London |
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102
Eaton Square,
Westminster,
London,
SW1W
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12 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Leisure Near Westminster Cathedral |
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| Argonauts |
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Queen Mother Sports Centre,
Vauxhall Bridge Road,
Westminster,
London,
SW1V
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5 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| London Leisure |
| St James's Park |
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Park Office,
The Store Yard,
Horse Guards Approach,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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14 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Nightlife Near Westminster Cathedral |
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| London Nightlife |
| Pacha |
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Terminus Place,
Westminster,
London,
SW1V
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4 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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| Pacha is the shamelessly glitzy alternative to London's gritty clubbing scene, a riot of glitterballs, chandeliers and outrageously costumed gay and straight clubbers. Their stated ...More...
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Business Near Westminster Cathedral |
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| London Business |
| Regus Meeting Rooms - London Victoria |
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Portland House,
Stag Place,
Victoria - Westminster,
Westminster,
London,
SW1E
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| London Business |
| Lindley Hall |
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Vincent Square,
Westminster,
London,
SW1P
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