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St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, England (City of London)
020 7236 4128
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Ranked #53 of 890 attractions in London
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Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Churches/ Cathedrals
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666, St. Paul's has been the site of many historic state occasions, including Winston Churchill's... more » Owner description: Rebuilt by Christopher Wren after the great Fire of 1666, St. Paul's has been the site of many historic state occasions, including Winston Churchill's funeral and the marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales. « less
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Parksville, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

This was probably my favourite site I visited while in London for a week! Being a student of British history and christian theology I may be biased, but that's the case. This is such an amazing building, the architecture is simply awe inspiring, the "decorations" throughout are breath-taking, the ceilings take your breath away. The audios give you the details... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

If you are in London then put this at the top of your list, I am fortunate to work just round the corner from this amazing landmark and not a day goes by when I don't look up in amazement and and see a different view.. Make sure you take a tour inside and go to the top of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

Knowing it doesn't open on a Sunday we popped in on a Saturday afternoon. The views of the dome from Paternoster Sq are beautiful. Once inside we paid for a £39 family ticket (valid for a year if you gift aid) and preceeded directly upstairs. We got our breath back in the whispering gallery and tried out the acoustics, while... More

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Andernach, Germany
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Beautiful cathedral, very good audio guide available. Quite expensive though 16 GBP, but definitely worth it. It´s a must to climb up all the stairs, not only to the Whispering Gallery, but do climb some steps more to get a fantastic view of London.

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UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

We had to buy a £16 ticket per adult to get into St Paul's which seems quite stiff. But once inside you get the audio guide or a guided tour at no extra cost. The Cathedral is packed with history and if you are lucky enough to get a good guide, this history comes alive. It is really irritating though... More

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Wiltshire, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

I took 3 friends to London and one of the places they wanted to see was St Pauls so I booked tickets in advance but on arrival there was no queue anyway. The inside is breath-taking they had a small service on so we decided to go and have a coffee before looking around. I can highly recommend the coffee... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Beautiful architecture! impressive mosaic works. I climbed all the way to the top and the view of London was breathtaking. When I was there the elevator was closed so I had to climb the stairs so if you need to ride the elevator be sure to inquire about it in advance.

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Augusta, Georgia, United States
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Check, double check, triple check, and then call to make sure they're open when you think they are. We tried twice, the first day it closed earlier than usual, the second, it closed to the public for a private tour. We were saddened we never made it inside.

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Long Beach
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

An amazing cathedral that houses many great memorials, art, and history. I love climbing the steps to see the gallery and the art in the interior of the famous dome. I went on a guided tour and it was very well done. I recommend this as one of the best attractions in London.

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Wigan, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

St Paul's is big enough to absorb all visitors without feeling as cramped as Westminster Abbey, so you have room to reflect. I liked the audio commentary didn't feel that it was intrusive. I'm middle aged overweight and the wrong side of 50 but had no problems with the 300 steps, just take your time and here are some seats... More

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