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 Saint Paul's CathedralLondon's St. Paul's Cathedral is one of the finest churches built in the English baroque style. The original church dates back to the 7th century, but a series of fires led to architect Sir Christopher Wren redesigning the building in the 17th century. More recently, the cathedral hosted the globally televised 1981 wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer. The cathedral's prominent form on the skyline is also used frequently in films set in London. What are some examples? More...
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Climb the DomeThe Whispering Gallery Climb 259 steps up the dome and you will find The Whispering Gallery, which runs around the interior of the Dome. It gets its name from a charming quirk in its construction, which makes a whisper against its walls audible on the opposite side. http://www.stpauls.co.uk/Cathedral-History/Explore-the-Cathedral/Climb-the-Dome
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