St Paul's Cathedral (London) Reviews

St Paul's Cathedral (London) Sightseeing National

Newest Review: ... (and British) national pride as well as being one of the icons of London. During the WW2 it was symbolic of London's resistance during the Blitz, and it was (and remains) a place for many state occasions, from the funerals of Nelson and Churchill to Jubilee celebrations as well as - in hindsight - less worthy occasions like the overt-the-top wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer. Wren submitted many proposals for the replacement church before a design was accepted, and even his final project - so-called Warrant Design - was substantially changed during the construction which took over 20 years. Wren employed Nicholas Hawksmoor,... more

Customer St Paul's Cathedral (London) Reviews (8)

MagdaDH
Crowned ReviewSt Paul's Cathedral (London): Wren's Masterpiece (764 words)
by - written on 02/04/12 (Very useful, 59 readings)
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St Paul's Cathedral is quite possibly the most beautiful building in London. We lived within a half-hour walk of St Paul's for several months, and on some days I ended up walking home from the bus-stop near the Cathedral, I can't recall why, now, but I do remember seeing that building in all weathers, at all times of day (and night) and in various seasons. At first I wasn't sure: I am not that fond of monumental buildings, and Rome's St Peter's, although both impressive and fascinating, left me aesthetically less-than-awed. But, imperceptibly, St Paul's beauty crept up on me. I remember seeing the silhouette of the church one evening, almost-black purple on the ...  Read the complete review

martinjones22
St. Paul's Cathedral - Not just for religious visitors! (841 words)
by - written on 18/05/10 (Very useful, 166 readings)
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St. Paul's Cathedral, one of London's most famous attractions, dominates the London skyline and is very hard to miss. However, its distinctive dome and famous bronze cross are just the tip of this spectacular Cathedral's beauty. The first thing visitors will notice before entering the Cathedral is a statue of Queen Anne. The statue faces away from the Cathedral, this was deliberately done; in the early 1700's Queen Anne bore 17 haemophiliac babies, one of which died in early childhood. As the children were taken from her one by one, Anne became depressed and began to drink large amounts of alcohol and became morbidly obese. She also, most importantly, began ...  Read the complete review

devongirlie
St Paul's Cathedral (London): St Pauls - exercise and great views all in one. (693 words)
by - written on 06/03/10 (Very useful, 60 readings)
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St Pauls Catherdral was built in the late 1600s and designed by famous architect Sir Christopher Wren after its predecessor burnt down in the Great Fire of London. It is a fabulous building and is certainly worth a visit. It's surrounded by a number of tube stations although the nearest is St Pauls, so its quite easy to get to. It stands magnificent in the middle of a small square, surrounded by ordinary London buildings. St Pauls is open to sightseers between 9.30 and 4.15 on Mondays to Saturdays and prices are: Adults: £12.50 Children: £4.50 The big draw in visiting St Pauls is the Whispering Gallery, although studying the ...  Read the complete review

ozziekay
St Pauls Cathedral- Everything you need to know about London ... (155 words)
by - written on 05/05/08 (Useful, 41 readings)
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My parents arrived in London from Australia, and I've spent much of the week showing them around with attractions available with the London Pass. St Pauls is absoutely the best attraction in London. The London pass allowed us entry into St Pauls (equivalent of £10), and we purchased the Supertour pass. This tour gave us a behind the scenes look, and access to areas within the cathedral, which are not available to public access. Including the deans entrance, and The choir area, where the Choir boys sit. The detailing of the ceiling and the history of the building, has less to do with religion and more to do with the History of London and it's people. This ...  Read the complete review

mohs419
St Paul's Cathedral (London): what a superb attraction (297 words)
by - written on 22/10/01, updated on  22/10/01 (Very useful, 98 readings)
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I know that when you mention a great atraction, St Pauls Cathedral, doesn't immediately spring to mind. My friends and I drecided one week to explore the attractions of London and i must say that this was one of my favourite attractions. The cathedral is open from 0800-1600 Monday-Saturday. It costs just £5 for an adult to get in (£4.50 if you are in a group of 10+) and £2.50 for children under 16 years of age(£2.25 if you are in a group of 10+). Guided tours cost £2.50 for adults and £1 for children under 16. These tours last 1 and a half hours and start at 1100, 1130, 1330 and 1400. You can get recorded cassette tours of the Cathedral and of the ...  Read the complete review

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