St Paul's Cathedral

La semana pasada, visitamos la catedral de St. Paul en Londres. El precio de las entradas es carísimo, en las mismas no se hace constar el horario para acceso de turistas y así ocurre que entramos una hora antes del cierre (sin que nadie nos advirtiera de ésto), ascendimos hasta la parte más elevada de la torre, (no se puede acceder en ascensor) y de allí, nos echaron porque se cerraba la visita al turismo porque hay servicios religiosos. Imposible ver el interior de la catedral, la cripta, etc. Sencillamente, te echan.

Gorgeous cathedral! Go to Westminster for history, but St. Paul's is sheer elegance. The entrance fee is a little high, but not enough to stop me from going again.

As far as people's complaints about rude staff, I encountered none. The no camera rule is made clear when you come in and you choose to pay admission with that knowledge, so I think it is reasonable to expect people to follow it. Just because it's an attraction doesn't mean you shouldn't respect the fact that its a church and just because its a church doesn't mean they shouldn't be able to confront you for breaking the clearly displayed rules. I love photography and was definately dissapointed to not be able to take pictures but I also think that camera flashes and having to walk around people posing everywhere would have taken away from the experience. Travel should be about more than the pictures you take home anyway.

Although I do not consider myself religious is any sense, I loved visiting St.Pauls. Although the main puropse is obviously a church, the beautiful architecture and carvings are simply amazing to see. Climbing up the stairs to the top of the Cathedral is a wonderful ( allbeit tiring ) experience!

The view from the took can only be described as breath taking, and it's a nice reward for nearly killing yourself climbing stairs to get there.

Some of the area is a tight squeeze however so be prepared to most of the time have to climb one by one! Anyone one who is big and tall might have a bit of trouble squeezing through certain areas.

If you don't think you have it in you to climb to the top, the at least go to the whispering gallery. It's the first stop during the upward journey and if you go with someone seprate to either side and whisper something to them along the walls.

The crypt is also very interesting, and the souviner shop is located there, along with a place to grab a snack and a drink if seeing all kinds of tombs gets you in the mood for food...lol ( i found it a strange place to have an eating establishment...but then again they have no where else to put it)

In closing my advice is don't think just because its a church 20 mins to do a quick once 'round...make time to climb the stairs ( at least an hour) and to see everything this amazing building has to offer!