St Paul's Cathedral - A Visit

St Paul's Cathedral built from 1582 to 1602 by the Jesuits, the cathedral was the largest Catholic church in Asia at the time, and the royalty of Europe vied with each other to bestow upon the cathedral the best gifts. With the decline in importance of Macau, which was overtaken as the main port for the Pearl River Delta by Hong Kong, the cathedral's fortunes similarly ebbed, and it was destroyed by a fire during a typhoon in 1835.
Its architectural and artistic importance reflect the determination of the five monarchs who oversaw its building that London’s leading church should be as beautiful and imposing as their private palaces.
St Paul's Churchyard is the name of a street that circled the cathedral (some of this area has now pedestrianised and other street names have changed). In the time of the Norman cathedral this was a very busy market area, filled with booksellers. It was the beginning of the publishing industry in the region.
An altar has now been installed on a dais in the heart of the Cathedral, bringing services closer to those who attend them. Throughout, St Paul's has remained a busy, working church where millions have come to worship and find peace. It is a heritage site of international importance which attracts thousands of people each year, a symbol of the City and Nation it serves and, above all, a lasting monument to the glory of God.
Normally entry fare of St Paul's Cathedral The for Adult is £12.50 and for the child is £4.50, The Opening time is as Monday-Saturday (08.30-17.00), last admission is at 16.00 Visiting times may vary due to services & special events. You can buy "London Pass" and visit 71 Attractions in London instead of buying tickets at each attraction. It can save your time and energy.