Building Rating 80% of readers like the Saint Paul's Cathedral.
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T his is considered Christopher Wren's masterpiece. Saint Paul's was commissioned to replace a church that had been leveled by the Great Fire of 1666. Work was begun in 1675, and completed in 1710. Eventually, the cathedral also became Wren's final resting place. It is also the final resting place of Admiral Nelson. From the Stone Gallery you can get another great view of the city. Unfortunately, the neighborhood where Saint Paul's is located isn't that great, so the best things to look at are far off. There is also a strange phenomenon inside. The dome is the third largest in the world, but is 60-feet smaller inside than outside. The extra space is filled by structural support for the gigantic lantern.
27 June, 2002 - American-born British citizen Sir Paul Getty donates USS$7,500,000.00 to restore Saint Paul's Cathedral.
Megan
Thursday, April 17th, 2008 @ 4:46am
Rating: Five stars. The place is absolutely stunning and swe-inspiring. Definately visit if you're in England. And it may be a climb but it's worth it if you go up to the galleries - all of them! The view is fantastic!
Marcelo Mondini
Sunday, October 14th, 2007 @ 10:40am
Rating: Five stars. Is very beautiful....I like much....Kisses
christopher ditchburn
Wednesday, March 8th, 2006 @ 8:11am
Rating: Five stars. i think all cathedrals are stunning. St. Marys Cathedral in Sydney is huge, but ill bet there are larger out there
Mal Walker
Sunday, March 13th, 2005 @ 2:26am
Rating: Five stars. One of the world's great buildings, as awe inspiring from the outside - just as good inside ... a don't miss visit.
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Megan
Five stars.
Marcelo Mondini
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