St Paul’s Cathedral as we know it was built over 32 years, finally being finished in 1711, but it has changed appearance several times since it was originally constructed in 604. It is steeped in history, and a stunning piece of architecture with its famous dome.

This location is where the Gunpowder Plotters were executed, and where the suffragettes planted a bomb in 1913. It was also where Prince Charles married Diana and where the Queen has celebrated numerous jubilees. It is this history that attracts visitors from all over the world.

The cathedral charges entry for sightseers, so that they can maintain the building. It is another instance in which it is cheaper to book tickets online, as well as providing fast track entry. If you plan your visit in advance it is definitely a good idea to have the tickets ready, so that you can make the most of your day, instead of spending it queuing to buy them.

As with many tourist attractions, St Paul’s offers guided tours, which will explain the history in the location and the architecture in detail, which personally I think would be very interesting, given what I already know about the location. Unless you book a private tour (£5 per person), these tours don’t cost any extra, which is great because the tour includes areas that aren’t usually open to visitors.

St Paul’s still holds religious services, so please respect the building and the restrictions that have been put in place. That was one of the sad things about some of the places that we have visited with religious significance; people were taking pictures inside despite being asked not to or had graffitied on the walls.

This is a remarkable building that has been an important building that has been an important part of England’s history, so is well worth carving time out of your busy schedule to visit.