St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral on Ludgate Hill, the highest point of the City of London. It serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London and the seat of the Bishop of London. The present structure, completed in 1710, was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the English Baroque style and is a Grade I listed building. Rebuilt after the Great Fire of London, it replaced an earlier Gothic cathedral destroyed in that fire. Visitors can admire the 365-foot dome, which dominated London's skyline for over 250 years and remains one of the world's tallest. The cathedral has hosted major national events, including the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, funerals of notable figures like Winston Churchill, and peace services after both world wars. It also held thanksgiving services for royal jubilees. Inside, you can attend hourly prayer and daily services. Note that sightseers pay an entry fee, while worshippers attending services enter free. The nearest tube station is St Paul's, a short walk away.