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Southwark Cathedral
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Visit on a weekday morning around 10am to enjoy the space before crowds gather. Afternoon light streams beautifully through the stained glass windows, but weekends draw large worship crowds.
Conseils budget
Entry is free for individual visitors, though a suggested donation of £5 helps with upkeep. Guided tours cost around £12 and include access to areas not open to general visitors.
Recommandé pour
Architecture enthusiasts, History lovers, Solo travelers seeking quiet reflection, Photography fans
Planifiez votre visite
1.5-2 hours
À propos
Faits rapides: La flèche de 68 mètres de la cathédrale en fait la deuxième plus haute flèche d'église du Royaume-Uni. Sa construction a duré 122 ans à partir de 1072, et le bâtiment a remplacé une église normande antérieure sur le même site.
Points forts: Les visiteurs peuvent gravir 270 marches dans l'étroit escalier en colimaçon jusqu'au sommet du clocher pour une vue imprenable sur Londres depuis 52 mètres de haut. La tour abrite également un ensemble de 12 cloches, dont la plus grande pèse plus de 1,5 tonne et sonne au début des offices du dimanche.
Conseils d'initiés
- Arrive for Choral Evensong (typically 5pm weekdays) to hear the choir for free in the full acoustic glory of the nave.
- Look for the small medieval wall painting of the Virgin and Child tucked in the south transept, easily missed but over 700 years old.
- Photography is allowed without flash, but avoid the midday glare by visiting when light streams through the east window.
- Skip the gift shop queue and instead pick up a guide booklet from the volunteer desk for a self-guided tour.
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