St Paul's Cathedral, London

St Paul's Cathedral is known not only to be an iconic part of London skyline, but also to be a symbol of the hope and strength of the city and nation it generally services. It is a lasting monument to the Glory of God, with rich history. There are many tourists coming every year to see the Cathedral and are amazed by it s structure and facade.

The history of St Paul's Cathedral uncovers many interesting facts, such as the fact that it was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after the Cathedral before St Paul, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London.

There are five monarchs who oversaw the Cathedral, so that London's leading church should be as beautiful as their private palaces.

In the year of 1697, the first service in the Cathedral was held. Here has been celebrated, mourned and commemorated some of the events of overwhelming importance to the country. Some of them have been the funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill; Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria; peace services for the end of the First and Second World Wars; the launch of the Festival of Britain; the Service of Remembrance and Commemoration for the 11^th September 2001, the 80^th and 100^th birthdays of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother; the Wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer and most recently, the thanksgiving services for both Golden Jubilee and 80^th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen.

Over the years, St Paul's Cathedral has changed to be a reflection of shifting tastes and attitudes. The main decoration has been removed and added, services have been updated.

St Paul's is the cathedral of the Diocese of London. The Diocese is made up of five episcopal areas, which are the following: Willesden, Edmonton, Stepney, London, and Kensington.

Once you get in London, a visitation of St Paul's Cathedral is a must. There are many of the London hotels, that offer tourist guided tours, and one of the visited attractions is the Cathedral, so if you don't want to sightseeing on your own and want a guide, speaking on your language you can ask for more information in high class hotels, such as the hotels in Canary Wharf (Eastern London).