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St. Paul’s Cathedral

Located in the heart of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most architecturally stunning and historic buildings in England. With good reason, St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most popular tourist attractions in England with hundreds of thousands of visitors flocking to it every year. The Cathedral not only has stunning architecture and a peaceful atmosphere, it also offers visitors a glimpse into England’s past right when they walk through its doors. This building has so much to offer visitors and is a must-see for anyone visiting England.

History of St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral has had a long, rich and complex history. The first of many versions of the cathedral is believed to have been built by the Saxons in about 604 AD. This cathedral was built in wood and burned down about ten years after it was built. The Cathedral was rebuilt a number of times over the next hundred years, progressing in architecture and style every time it was rebuilt. The third St. Paul’s, which was built by the Normans, took over two hundred years to build and was finally completed in the 14th century. By the 16th century, St. Paul’s was severely decaying and over the next hundred years went through many renovations until it was destroyed in a fire in the 17th century. After this, the Cathedral was built for a last time in a modern new style and still stands today. St. Paul’s has endured so much of England’s history that it is without a doubt one of the most historically important houses in England.

Visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most historic houses in England and is a must see for anyone traveling in England. Fortunately, the cathedral tolerates its large number of visitors quite well and it remains one of the most accessible tourist attractions in London. The cathedral is open Monday through Saturday from approximately 8:30 in the morning until 4:00 in the afternoon. There is an admission fee to enter the cathedral, children being £3.50 and adults being £9.00. Tours are available in a number of languages including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.

Visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral is simply an experience that is not to be missed by anyone traveling in England!