City of London
St Paul's Cathedral
Wren's dome, London's grand silhouette
Photo by Catalin Bot on Unsplash
- Nearest Station
- St Paul'sAbout 3 min walk
- Best Time
- Morning / Blue Hour / NightIn the morning the front steps are quiet, and at blue hour the lit-up dome looks beautiful.
Best Shot
Great for vertical · 9:16Suggested composition at St Paul's Cathedral
- Where to stand
- The front on the Ludgate Hill side, or Peter's Hill leading to the Millennium Bridge
- Composition
- From the front, seat your subject on the steps and frame the columns and dome vertically. From Peter's Hill, put the dome in the distance with the slope as a leading line.
Tips
- Photography inside the cathedral is restricted — check first
- Be quiet during services
- You can also shoot it from the One New Change rooftop
Overview
St Paul's Cathedral is famous for its huge dome, and the front steps and surrounding lanes offer many ways to frame it. It suits fashion and travel content with classical architecture as the backdrop.
- A magnificent Baroque dome
- The grand front steps
- Illuminated at night
Creator Information
- Area
- City of London
- Nearest Station
- St Paul'sCentral
- Walking Time
- About 3 min walk
- Best For
- Instagram / Travel / Cinematic / Fashion
- Best Time
- Morning / Blue Hour / NightIn the morning the front steps are quiet, and at blue hour the lit-up dome looks beautiful.
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Free / Paid
- FreeExterior photography is free. Visiting inside is paid
- Rain Friendly
- Partly covered
- Filming Permission
- Check before shootingPhotography inside the cathedral may be restricted. Commercial filming on the grounds may require checking with the cathedral in advance.Read the filming permission guide
Nearest stations, prices, opening hours and filming rules may change. This information is currently being verified. Please check official sources before you go.
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