St. Paul's Cathedral
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Designed by famous British architect Sir Christopher Wren, St Paul’s Cathedral was constructed in the 17th century. It has hosted everything from royal weddings, state funerals (including Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher), to seasonal concerts.
Insider Tip
Walk up to the dome with a friend to put the whispering gallery to the test. Lean into the wall and whisper secrets to each other from opposite sides of the dome. There is an entrance fee for tourists but access is free for worshippers.
Hear the quietest sound from across the dome.
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Climb up the dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral and enter the Whispering Gallery, but keep quiet! Thanks to the unique acoustics, your words can be heard 100 feet away.
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There has been a church on this site in the City of London for 1400 years and the current St. Paul's Cathedral is the mother church of the Diocese of London. Designed by famed architect...
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Address: St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, UK
Website: http://www.stpauls.co.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7246 8350
Hours: Closed (Opens at 8:30am)
PHOTOS
Insider Tip
Insider Tip
Walk up to the dome with a friend to put the whispering gallery to the test. Lean into the wall and whisper secrets to each other from opposite sides of the dome. There is an entrance fee for tourists but access is free for worshippers.
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