Westminster Cathedral in London
Westminster Cathedral is the Roman Catholic seat of the Archbishop of Westminster. It was constructed in the Early Byzantine style at the end of the 19th century. The Byzantine architecture of Westminster Cathedral marks it in stark contrast to the more conventionally British architecture of England’s Anglican cathedral’s, such as the neoclassicism of Wren’s St Paul’s or the gothic splendour of Westminster Abbey. True to the vision of its founder, Cardinal Vaughan, successive generations have embellished the great building with decoration of the highest quality. This great house of God reflects the highest aspirations of humanity, and raises the mind toward the glories of heaven.
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London Aquarium
The London Aquarium, housed within County Hall on the bank of the Thames, comprises three levels of exciting and educational exhibits featuring hundreds of varieties of fish and marine life, many of which have not been seen before on these shores. Three hundred and fifty species are displayed within the three large tanks - everything from brown sharks, sand tigers and piranhas to jellyfish and tropical fish that swim right before your eyes. A "touch pool", otherwise known as the Beach Pier, allows for the assisted handling of starfish, hermit crabs and friendly rays. Housed in the historic County
La Seu Cathedral
Built in the 14th century, this Gothic Cathedral is definitely one of the highlights of the Gothic Quarter. There are also three other palaces in the Cathedral compex: Cases dels Casonges, Casa del Dega and Case de LArdiaca. joni: La Seu Cathedral is great!
address: Plaza de la Seu
St. Marks Cathedral
St. Marks Cathedral was built in 1812 and enlarged in 1901 for army personal and civilians who had moved in from Srirangapatna. Modelled on St.Paul's cathedral of the 17th century is a beautiful colonial structure with a dome. Roman archers adorn its walls.
Museum of London
he Museum of London documents the history of London from the Palaeolithic to the present day. The museum is located in a 1970s building approximately 10 minutes walk north of St Paul's Cathedral and admission is free. It is operated by the Corporation of London and was opened in the 1970s, utilising collections previously held by the Corporation at the Guildhall and also items from other collections.
The museum comprises a series of chronological galleries containing original artifacts, models, pictures and diagrams. The museum covers principally social and economic history, with a strong emphasis on the built city and
Notre Dame Cathedral
The only way to really grasp the magnificence of the Notre-Dame cathedral and towers and view it in its entirety is to catch a glimpse of it from a bridge across the Seine. The size and scope of this almost 800-year-old church are inspiring, the two towers stretching to reach the sky above the main entrance to the cathedral.
Bishop Maurice de Sully laid the first stone of the Notre-Dame in 1163. Age shows on the darkened stones of the Gothic structure, and the dimly lit interior of the cathedral speaks to the centuries the faithful have worshipped here.
