Museum
British Museum
London, United Kingdom
A vast museum of world cultures and ancient treasures, with free entry to the main collection.
Church, mosque or temple · United Kingdom · England
St Paul's Cathedral
Christopher Wren's baroque masterpiece with a huge dome and a famous Whispering Gallery.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why St Paul's Cathedral matters
Climb up inside the great dome to the Whispering Gallery, where a murmur on one side can be heard on the other. Higher still, outside galleries look over the city. The cathedral is the work of Christopher Wren after the Great Fire, and has hosted royal weddings and funerals.
Talking points
- The Whispering Gallery carries quiet words around the dome.
- The cathedral was rebuilt after the Great Fire of London.
- It survived the Blitz and became a symbol of resilience.
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