🇬🇧 St. Paul's Cathedral ULTIMATE Guide + Must-Know Tips! ⛪✨

🌍 Why Visit? • World’s 2nd largest dome (inspired by Vatican’s St. Peter’s!) • Breathtaking 360° views of London from the top (528 steps!). • Whispering Gallery: Hear secrets across the dome! 🤫 📍 Essentials 🚇 Tube: Central Line to St. Paul’s (2-min walk). ⏰ Hours: • Mon-Sat: 8:30AM-4:30PM (Wed opens at 10AM!) • Closed to tourists on Sundays (only worship services). 🎟️ Tickets: • Adult £26 | Student/Senior £23.5 | Child £10 • FREE entry at 5PM for evening prayer (no photos!). 🌟 Must-Do Highlights ✅ Climb the Dome (528 steps!) – Panoramic views of Thames & Shard. ✅ Whispering Gallery – Test the acoustic magic! ✅ Crypt Visit – Tomb of Admiral Nelson & architect Wren. ✅ Dome Café – Coffee with a view! ☕ ⚠️ Avoid These Mistakes! 🚫 Not for weak knees! Steep spiral stairs, no rest spots. 🚫 Sunday disappointment – Tourists can’t enter. 🚫 Dress code: Cover shoulders/knees – no flip-flops! 💡 Pro Tips 🔹 Free guided tours (11AM/2PM daily). 🔹 Best photo light: 3PM+ sunlight through stained glass! 🌈 🔹 Christmas carols – Book early on 📣 My take: "Legs shook climbing up... but the view? WORTH IT!" Q: What’s the most stunning church you’ve visited? Comment below! ⬇️ #LondonTravel #StPaulsCathedral #UKGuide #HiddenGems #ArchitectureLovers #EuropeDiaries 🇬🇧