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St. Paul's Cathedral. © pocar
St Paul’s Cathedral
The great dome of St Paul’s Cathedral has been a
distinctive landmark on the London skyline for centuries.
Built in 1673 by Sir Christopher Wren, after the previous St
Paul’s was burnt to the ground during the Great Fire of
London, it is the greatest of several cathedrals dedicated to St
Paul that have occupied the site for more than 1,400 years. The
crypt at St Paul’s is one of the largest in Europe, and it
houses more than 200 tombs, including those of Admiral Nelson, the
Duke of Wellington and Wren himself. The Cathedral has hosted many
significant ceremonies in London’s history, including the
funeral of Sir Winston Churchill, the marriage of Prince Charles
and Lady Diana and most recently the Queen’s Golden
Jubilee.
Address: St Paul’s Churchyard
Post code: EC4M 8AD
E-mail: visitsdepartment@stpaulscathedral.org.uk
Website: www.stpauls.co.uk
Telephone: (0)20 7246 8357
Transport: St Paul’s underground station
Opening time: Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 4pm. Note that the Cathedral may be closed to visitors at any time due to special services or events, so it is always advisable to enquire beforehand
Admission: £10 (adults); £3.50 (children 7-16); family and group concessions available