š¬š§ Hidden Gems: London's Most Charming Lesser-Known Churches āŖāØ
While grand cathedrals awe with their scale, Londonās small churches whisper stories through their quirks and history. Here are two contrasting gemsāone new, one ancientāplus bonus recommendations! āŖ 1. Church of Notre Dame de France (Leicester Square) š 5 Leicester Pl, WC2H 7BX | š Leicester Square ⢠1950s circular chapel tucked beside Chinatown ⢠Baroque-meets-modern art: Striking murals + Roman columns ⢠Compact but mighty ā every corner has thoughtful design notes (Perfect for: Art lovers & quick spiritual pit-stops) āŖ 2. St Bartholomew the Great (Barbican) š W Smithfield, EC1A 9DS | š Barbican ⢠Londonās oldest parish church (founded 1123!) ⢠Time-worn charm: Sunken floors, patchwork walls, and medieval vibes ⢠Film buffs know it ā appeared in Shakespeare in Love, Sherlock Holmes (Perfect for: History nerds & Gothic atmosphere) š Bonus Picks: ⢠Fitzrovia Chapel (W1T 3BF) ā A gilded "hidden palace" ⢠London Oratory (SW7 2RP) ā VA Museumās stunning dome neighbor #LondonSecrets #HiddenChurches #OffTheBeatenPath #HistoryLovers #ArchitectureGram