Religious Building · London, United Kingdom
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, the seat of the bishop of London. Built 1675.
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Landmark facts
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1675 |
| Architect | Christopher Wren |
| Height | Height: 111 m |
| Coordinates | 51.5138° N, 0.0983° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What St Paul's Cathedral is known for
St Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, the seat of the bishop of London.
About St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, the seat of the bishop of London. The cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London in the Church of England. It is on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London.
History
The location of Londinium's original cathedral is unknown, but legend and medieval tradition claim it was St Peter upon Cornhill. St Paul is an unusual attribution for a cathedral and suggests there was another one in the Roman period. Legends of St Lucius link St Peter upon Cornhill as the centre of the Roman Londinium Christian community.
Planning a visit? Visit the official St Paul's Cathedral website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | London |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | London City Airport (LCY) |
| Distance from the airport | 6.4 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · London, United Kingdom · 15.8 miles away
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW) · London, United Kingdom · 25.5 miles away
- London Luton Airport (LTN) · Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · 27.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is St Paul's Cathedral?
St Paul's Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of St Paul in London, is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, the seat of the bishop of London.
Where is St Paul's Cathedral located?
St Paul's Cathedral is in London, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.5138° N, 0.0983° W.
How do I get to St Paul's Cathedral?
The nearest town is London, and the nearest airport is London City Airport (LCY), about 6.4 miles away (straight line).
When was St Paul's Cathedral built?
St Paul's Cathedral was built 1675.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Paul's_Cathedral — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173882 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.stpauls.co.uk/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.