St Paul’s Cathedral: A Must See London Tourist Spot

One of United Kingdom’s most familiar structures, St Paul’s Cathedral is highly regarded as the national cathedral in the country. It has been a witness to numerous national events such as jubilee celebrations. And of course, who would forget that Prince Charles and the late Lady Diana exchanged vows in this cathedral in 1981?

To be able to enter the cathedral, visitors need to pay for admission. But it’s worth it because of the splendid sights to behold in this Gothic church. Inside St Paul’s Cathedral, you couldn’t help admiring its ceiling decoration as well as its side chapels.

St Paul ’s dome is one of the best spots in the cathedral. You can go up there to enjoy the stunning view of the cathedral’s interior. For those who are afraid of heights, they can still get a good view from underneath the cathedral even without ascending to the dome.

At St Pauls, visitors can also view the resting places of some of the greatest Englishmen. At the center of the crypt lies the boat-like tomb of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. You can also see there the tomb of The Duke of Wellington, the hero of the battle of Waterloo, encased in a Cornish Granite sarcophagus. Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St Paul’s Cathedral, is also buried there. He led the rebuilding of the church after it was burnt down in 1666. According to legend, he was walking through the ruins when he saw a stone with the word resurgam, which is a Latin term for resurrection. Therefore, it’s fitting to call the cathedral Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece.