Saint Paul's Cathedral is a cathedral in London that was the main church of the London Diocese of the Church of England. Saint Paul's Cathedral is the second most prestigious of London's churches and is simply a masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, who raised it from the ashes left after the Great Fire of London. Saint Paul's Cathedral is the symbolic heart of London and the third largest cathedral in the world. It dates from the 17th century, and its creator is buried in its crypt. The crypt of Saint Paul's Cathedral is the largest in Western Europe and, more unusually, is a replica of the cathedral floor. It also contains the tombs of Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington.

The dome of the cathedral is 110 m high and 34 m wide and is the second largest in the world. Surrounding it is the "Gallery of Whispers" - one must be careful what is said, as even the faintest whisper can be heard from the other end of the long gallery.

Saint Paul's Cathedral suffered considerable damage after the Great Fire of London in 1666, but after reconstruction it once again became a center of attraction and one of the most notable tourist attractions in London. Royal weddings and birthdays, funerals of British leaders and services marking the end of wars are held under the dome of this cathedral. From the medieval relics in the crypt to the magnificent Victorian mosaics, as well as the stunning view of London from the top of the Cathedral's dome, Saint Paul's is an impressive monument to British history and an architectural masterpiece.

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