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Views From St Paul's Cathedral Roof
The dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral offers 360 degree views of London. Two external viewing areas are available; the Stone Gallery runs around the base of the dome and the Golden Gallery runs around the top. Both of these galleries are accessed from the internal Whispering Gallery.
Be prepared to climb some steps if you plan to visit the galleries:-
Whispering Gallery (internal only, no exterior views): 257 steps
Stone Gallery: 376 steps
Golden Gallery: 528 steps
Be prepared to climb some steps if you plan to visit the galleries:-
Whispering Gallery (internal only, no exterior views): 257 steps
Stone Gallery: 376 steps
Golden Gallery: 528 steps
Created: Tue, 27 Jan 2026, Updated: Tue, 27 Jan 2026
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