St Paul’s Cathedral

London’s nationally significant cathedral, occupying a Christian site traditionally traced to 604. The site is in London, Greater London, England. The cathedral’s timeline traces a church on the site to 604.

The present building, designed by Christopher Wren after the Great Fire, was completed in 1711. The present cathedral rose after the Great Fire of London destroyed Old St Paul’s in 1666. Sir Christopher Wren’s design was built over several decades and completed in 1711.

Its dome has become one of London’s defining landmarks, while the building remains the cathedral church of the Diocese of London and a setting for major services of national remembrance, thanksgiving and commemoration. Architecturally, the site is associated with English Baroque. This is a living sacred place rather than a museum only.

Public access normally sits alongside worship, prayer or community activity, so current visitor information from the governing institution is the most reliable guide before travelling.