First built in 694 but destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666, the beautiful building that stands today was designed by Christopher Wren and completed in 1710. St. Paul's has been host to many great occasions including the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965 and the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. There are numerous treasures to see and experience in St. Paul's - a visit is a must. However, the Whispering Gallery is worth a special mention. Just a whisper against the blank circular wall can be heard 42 meters away on the opposite side. Admission is GBP10 for adults; seniors GBP9; students GBP8.50; children (under 16) GBP3.50; concession GBP7. There is a small additional charge to visit the galleries.
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Now I am past all comforts here, but prayer William Shakespeare I walked into Saint Paul's Cathedral on a typically cold, drizzly, gray, early...
“Could be a great visit, but...”
I am not a religious person at all, but I love visiting places with history and plenty of nice art and archetecture. Well, St Paul's Cathedral ...
“Not the oldest place in London, but one of the most beautiful. Great staff.”
Gorgeous cathedral! Go to Westminster for history, but St. Paul's is sheer elegance. The entrance fee is a little high, but not enough to stop ...
“Peaceful as Heaven”
Many who go to England go to Westminster Abbey and Canterbery Cathedral but they forget or overlook one of the best religious sites in Britian....
“A must see peice of architecture and History”
Although I do not consider myself religious is any sense, I loved visiting St.Pauls. Although the main puropse is obviously a church, the beaut...
“Christopher Wren's masterpiece”
I visited St. Paul's twice during my trip to London. The first was a self-guided/audio tour of the cathedral proper, the second was as part of ...
“Stunning Building - Ruined by rude staff and no camera policy.”
St Pauls is a fantastic cathedral and a sight to behold - although you will have to behold it in you memory as the no-camera policy is enforced...
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