I'm sure almost everyone is aware of St Paul's and many have probably visited it, despite its popularity I still find it such an inspirational building. One of the reasons is how it has stood the test of time, it has been refurbished many times but it has still stood strong for hundreds of years.
Another is the sheer level of craftsmanship and technical skill throughout the interior and exterior featuring the iconic dome. The stone work and Mosaics throughout the cathedral are simply stunning, they are an example of some of the most beautiful stone work the world has to offer.
The dome inside the Cathedral is intricately detailed with complex patterns, gold leaf and religious imagery.
When you stand inside the Cathedral surrounded by so much beauty you do feel like your in the presence of something special, I'm not a believer in God but I did feel the presence of something inside the Cathedral. The architecture is truly awe inspiring.
But another reason to find this build so inspirational is what it stands for. It stands in the middle of a city surrounded by money and an obsession with possessions and greed, yet this building reminds me of the spiritual side of life, something which we shouldn't forget.
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