Saint Pauls Cathedral, Ludgate Hill
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St. Paul's Cathedral
Ludgate Hill of the London
City financial district houses the Anglican
St. Paul's Cathedral with a history dates
from 604 AD, with the present structure the
fourth cathedral to occupy the site. It was
completed on 1708, after the third structure
went to ashes after the Great Fire of London
in 1666. This Neo-classical structure, one
of England's most famous landmarks and
spiritual focus, was designed by architect
Sir Christopher Wren.
This cross-shaped Cathedral has been a
witness to many important events including
the funerals of
Lord Nelson, Duke of
Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill, launch
of Festival of Britain, the weddings of
Princes Charles and Lady Diana and the
Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria and
King George V, among others.
St. Paul's Cathedral has three small chapels
in the two adjoining aisles: St. Dunstan's
Chapel, All Souls Chapel and the Chapel of
the Order of St. Michael and St. George. The
cathedral's 360-foot dome is
the second largest in the
world and it feature Frescos painted by
James Thornhill. It also features the
Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery and the
Golden Gallery, which is at the highest
point of the dome.
The best view of St. Paul’s can be seen at
the Millennium Bridge.
