MonasterySt Paul's Cathedral

out of 100 points
based on 36 reviews
No. 1 out of 27 Church / Cathedral / Monastery in London

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out of 100
Overall rating includes:
97
Accessibility
93
"Must See"-Factor
77
Budget Friendliness
94
Ambiance
95
Architecture

Address Cannon Street
London
EC4M 8AD

Telephone: +44(20)7236 4128

Fax: +44(20)72483104

Websites

Official Homepage
Hotels nearby

Surroundings

Saint Mary-le-Bow
(0.2 miles)
The Old Bailey
(0.2 miles)
Goldsmiths Fair
(0.2 miles)
Goldsmiths Hall
(0.2 miles)
The Samuel Pepys
(0.3 miles)
Millennium Bridge
(0.3 miles)
Museum of London
(0.3 miles)
St Lawrence Jewry
(0.3 miles)
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
(0.3 miles)
Guildhall
(0.4 miles)

Reviews Church / Cathedral / Monastery St Paul's Cathedral All reviews

auraobie(23)
Derby, United Kingdom

70%

very good

[auraobie, 01/06/2010] As you walk accross the Millenium Bridge, the looming mass of the dome of St Pauls casts a massive shadow accross the cathederal promenade. The symbolism here is unmissable, another reason for the darkening of London, the shadows reminding one of a mysterious and yet facinating past. The building itself is more than impressive, however as you step into the cool shadow cast by St Paul's you are taken back to a time before modern enlightenment giving the building a certain quality which represents far more than simply bricks and mortar.

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Frommers.com

76%

perfection!

According to the author, St. Paul's Cathedral "burned down three times and was destroyed by invading Norsemen". He states that it was "during the Great Fire of 1666 that the old St. Paul's was razed, making way for a new structure". The new structure was "designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710". He states that "the cathedral is architectural genius Wren's ultimate masterpiece". The author continues to describe the Cathedral and states that "the golden cross surmounting it is 361 feet (110m) above the ground" and "the golden ball on which the cross rests measures [more]

Lonely Planet Guide

90%

perfection!

The "dominating" dome of this cathedral is described as "second in size only to St Peter's in Rome". Inside visitors will find "eight huge columns" supporting the first of three domes. Recommended is a trip up "530 lung-busting steps" to the top of the Golden Gallery from where there is an "unforgettable view of London". However, "terrific vistas" can be gained from the lower galleries. There are memorials in the Crypt of "up to 300 military demigods" amongst whom are Wellington and Nelson. The adult entrance fee is noted at £9.50 whilst children are allowed in for £3.50.

_Other online-review or community

100%

very good

Reviewer Sheila P. approaches St. Paul’s Cathedral as a “lover of history and architecture," and on these grounds, reports that it “should not be missed." She labels “the neoclassical architecture" of this Christopher Wren masterpiece as “truly amazing" and describes the interior design as “incredible." She particularly enjoyed climbing “over 500 steps on a narrow, spiral staircase" to reach “the Whispering Room," with its “pleasant" views over London. She also recommends visits to the “Golden Gallery and the Stone Gallery" with their “wonderful views of the Millennium Bridge" and the crypt, [more]