The magnificent entrance to St Paul's Cathedral by Sir Christopher Wren...
Despite flocks of visitors the interior remains a place of prayer and contemplation and is very beautiful and calm, with stupendous murals and statues...
The dome is truly awe-inspiring. It's height and the intricate detail of the artwork means you can sit and gaze upwards until your neck hurts... It is one of the largest cathedral domes in the world and weighs 65,000 tonnes.
The view of London at the top of the tower is magnificent. However, if you are scared of heights be prepared for a trepidatious climb up an occasionally tremulous iron staircase inside the walls of the dome. Before you reach the vewing balcony you are permitted to stand over and look down through a small window in the floor to the ceremonial space nearly 365 feet below.
A view east towards the City of London...
For more information on visiting St Paul's Cathedral visit: www.stpauls.co.uk
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