St Paul's Cathedral
Sir Christopher Wren's English Baroque cathedral has stood on Ludgate Hill since 1710. Its dome, one of the largest in the world, has been a defining feature of the London skyline for over three centuries.
Sir Christopher Wren's English Baroque cathedral has stood on Ludgate Hill since 1710. Its dome, one of the largest in the world, has been a defining feature of the London skyline for over three centuries.
One of the largest cathedral domes in the world, painted inside with scenes from the life of St Paul and famous for the Whispering Gallery at its base.
Christopher Wren's design, completed in 1710, remains a Grade I listed landmark on Ludgate Hill at the highest point in the City of London.
The cathedral's crypt holds the tombs of notable figures including Wren himself, while the dome galleries offer climbable views over London.
St Paul's is an active place of worship as well as a visitor attraction, and closes to sightseers during services. Confirm current opening hours and ticket prices on the official website before visiting.
Completed in 1710 on a site with a cathedral dating back to AD 604, St Paul's has hosted state occasions from Winston Churchill's funeral to royal jubilees.
The dome remains one of the largest of any cathedral in the world, and climbing to its galleries is one of the best viewpoints in central London.
On Ludgate Hill, an easy walk from the Millennium Bridge, the Thames, and the rest of the City's historic core.
Can you visit St Paul's Cathedral for free?
General sightseeing requires a paid ticket, though the cathedral is free to enter for those attending services. Confirm current pricing on the official website.
How old is St Paul's Cathedral?
The present building was completed in 1710, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, though the site has held a cathedral since it was founded in AD 604.
What is the Whispering Gallery?
A gallery that runs around the base of the dome's interior, named for an acoustic effect that carries whispers along its curved walls.
How do I get to St Paul's Cathedral?
The St Paul's Underground station on the Central line sits right outside, and the Millennium Bridge connects the cathedral to Bankside and Tate Modern across the Thames.
St Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul, is an Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill at the highest point in the City of London, the seat of the Bishop of London and mother church of the Diocese of London. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original cathedral founded on the site in AD 604.
The high-domed present structure was completed in 1710, a Grade I listed building designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren after the medieval cathedral was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
The cathedral has since hosted major state occasions, from royal weddings and jubilees to the funerals of Admiral Nelson, the Duke of Wellington, and Winston Churchill, and remains an active place of worship alongside its role as one of London's most visited landmarks.
