St. Paul's Cathedral, England
The Bishop of London is seated in St Paul's Cathedral, an Anglican cathedral in London. The cathedral is the mother church of the London Diocese. It is a Grade I listed building on Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London. The dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the founding of the original church on this site in AD 604. Sir Christopher Wren designed the current structure in the English Baroque style in the late 17th century. It was part of a large reconstruction initiative in the city following the Great Fire of London, and was completed during Wren's lifetime. Old St Paul's Cathedral, which was partially destroyed in the Great Fire, was a significant centre for medieval and early modern London, including Paul's Walk and St Paul's Churchyard, which was the site of St Paul's Cross.
The cathedral is one of London's most well-known and identifiable landmarks. For nearly 300 years, its dome has dominated the skyline, framed by the spires of Wren's City churches. From 1710 to 1963, it was the highest building in London, standing at 365 feet (111 meters). The dome is still one of the tallest in the world. After Liverpool Cathedral, St Paul's is the second-largest church edifice in the area in the United Kingdom. With unique and luxurious architecture, this cathedral is ranked in the top of the most beautiful buildings which like to visit in the world.
Many promotional materials feature photos of St Paul's Cathedral, including views of the dome engulfed by smoke and fire from the Blitz. The cathedral is a functioning church with daily services and hourly prayer. The tourist entrance cost is £20 for adults at the door (August 2020; less if booked online), although there is no charge for worshipers attending advertised services.
Location: London, EC4, England.
