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Southwark Cathedral
Beste tijd om te bezoeken
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.
Budgettips
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.
Aanbevolen voor
Architecture enthusiasts, History lovers, Solo travelers seeking quiet reflection, Photography fans
Plan je bezoek
1.5-2 hours
Over
Korte feiten: Met een torenspits van 68 meter is dit de op een na hoogste kerkelijke torenspits van het Verenigd Koninkrijk. De bouw duurde 122 jaar vanaf 1072, en het gebouw verving een eerdere Normandische kerk op dezelfde plek.
Hoogtepunten: Bezoekers kunnen 270 treden van de smalle wenteltrap beklimmen naar de top van de klokkentoren voor weidse uitzichten over Londen vanaf 52 meter hoogte. De toren herbergt ook een klokkenspel van 12 klokken, waarvan de grootste meer dan 1,5 ton weegt en luidt aan het begin van de zondagsdiensten.
Insidertips
- 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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