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