St Paul's Cathedral is a church that is located at the top of Ludgate Hill in London, United Kingdom. It is the highest point in the City of London. Present St Paul's Cathedral was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the late 17th century. The original church was founded in AD 604 in the same place, but the church was burnt down in the Great Fire of London in 1666. After the Great Fire of London, many buildings were rebuilt. St. Paul's Cathedral is one among them. Now it is a popular site in the City of London.
Wren took ten years for drawing its structure. After that, its construction work took next 40 years. In other words, work of this building was continuing in the life-time of Wren. The building of St Paul's Cathedral has two stores of ashlar masonry. It is approximately 110 ft high. It also has finest stone carving and statues on it. Its dome is an architectural masterpiece because of its excellent exterior and interior designs.It hold two towers. The south-west tower hold one clock and four bells whereas north-west tower has 12 bells.
St Paul's Cathedral is a busy working church because here many events takes places along with payer, music and everyday services. Some of them are mentioned below :
Characteristics of St Paul's Cathedral:
- It was the tallest building in London between 1710 and 1962.
- It has iconic and largest dome.
- It has English Baroque Style.
- It is the second biggest church building in United Kingdom in term of size.
Architecture of St Paul's Cathedral:
Wren took ten years for drawing its structure. After that, its construction work took next 40 years. In other words, work of this building was continuing in the life-time of Wren. The building of St Paul's Cathedral has two stores of ashlar masonry. It is approximately 110 ft high. It also has finest stone carving and statues on it. Its dome is an architectural masterpiece because of its excellent exterior and interior designs.It hold two towers. The south-west tower hold one clock and four bells whereas north-west tower has 12 bells.
Events takes place here:
St Paul's Cathedral is a busy working church because here many events takes places along with payer, music and everyday services. Some of them are mentioned below :
- Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria
- Wedding of Prince Charles
- Celebration of 80th birthday and the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II
- Funerals of Lord Nelson
- Peace services
Watch St. Paul's Cathedral in the following Video
When St. Paul's Cathedral brunt down?
References
Creative Blog. (n.d.) . Why you must visit these 20 famous buildings before you die. Retrieved from http://www.creativebloq.com/architecture/famous-buildings-around-world-10121105
St Pauls Cathedral from West adj. (2007). Picture of St. Paul's Cathedral [Image file]. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:St_Pauls_Cathedral_from_West_adj.JPG
St. Paul's Cathedral. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Paul%27s_Cathedral
Way2GoGuides. (2009, September 21). An introduction to the Way2GoGuide travel guide to St Paul's Cathedral [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYtj79gJRrs#t=41
St Pauls Cathedral from West adj. (2007). Picture of St. Paul's Cathedral [Image file]. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:St_Pauls_Cathedral_from_West_adj.JPG
St. Paul's Cathedral. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Paul%27s_Cathedral
Way2GoGuides. (2009, September 21). An introduction to the Way2GoGuide travel guide to St Paul's Cathedral [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYtj79gJRrs#t=41
