St Michael Paternoster Royal, London

Name: St Michael Paternoster Royal
Address: College Hill, London, United Kingdom

#552 among attractions in London

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Michael Paternoster Royal is a church in the City of London. The original building, which was first recorded in the 13th century, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The church was rebuilt under the aegis of Sir Christopher Wren. However St Michael's was severely damaged during the London Blitz in the Second World War. It was restored between 1966 and 1968. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 51°30'41"N, 0°5'32"W

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College HillCity of London (Dowgate)London United Kingdom

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St Michael Paternoster Royal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Monument, One New Change, Mansion House, St Magnus the Martyr.

~1480 ftE
311-step, Great Fire of London memorial
The Monument, London
8 min walk • The Monument stands as a timeless emblem of resilience in the heart of London, England. This historical landmark, which towers at 62 meters, was built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London and to celebrate the rebuilding of the city.
~1180 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
6 min walk • One New Change is a modernist gem nestled in the historic heart of London, England. This sleek shopping centre, opened in 2010, offers a distinctive blend of high-end retail shops, eclectic dining options, and a unique vantage point for some of the city's most iconic...
~950 ftNE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Mansion House, London
5 min walk • Mansion House is an iconic building situated in the heart of the City of London, England. As the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, it serves as a symbol of the economic prowess and historical significance of the city's financial district.
~1560 ftSE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Magnus the Martyr, London
8 min walk • St Magnus the Martyr, London Bridge, is a Church of England church and parish within the City of London. The church, which is located in Lower Thames Street near The Monument to the Great Fire of London, is part of the Diocese of London and under the pastoral care of the Bishop of Fulham.
~1240 ftNE
Memorial
London Troops War Memorial, London
7 min walk • The London Troops War Memorial, located in front of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, commemorates the men of London who fought in World War I and World War II.
~930 ftN
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-le-Bow, London
5 min walk • St Mary-le-Bow is a church of Saxon origins, with a Norman crypt, that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside.
~970 ftSW
Bridge
Southwark Bridge, London
5 min walk • Southwark Bridge is an arch bridge in London, for traffic linking the district of Southwark and the City across the River Thames. Besides when others are closed for temporary repairs, it has the least traffic of the Thames bridges in London.
~1500 ftW
Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial, London
8 min walk • The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz.
~1240 ftNW
Church
Paul's walk, London
6 min walk • Paul's walk in Elizabethan and early Stuart London was the name given to the central nave of Old St Paul's Cathedral, where people walked up and down in search of the latest news. At the time, St. Paul's was the centre of the London grapevine.
~560 ftNE
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
London Mithraeum, London
3 min walk • The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, Walbrook, is a Roman mithraeum that was discovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during a building's construction in 1954.
~910 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary Abchurch, London
5 min walk • St Mary Abchurch is a Church of England church off Cannon Street in the City of London. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is first mentioned in 1198–1199.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Michael Paternoster Royal?

Nearby attractions include Cannon Street, London (2 min walk), St James Garlickhythe, London (2 min walk), St Mary Aldermary, London (3 min walk), London Mithraeum, London (3 min walk).

How to get to St Michael Paternoster Royal by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Michael Paternoster Royal:

Metro

Cannon Street • Lines: Circle, District (3 min walk)
Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (4 min walk)

Train

London Cannon Street (3 min walk)
Bank (5 min walk)

Bus

Bank Station / Queen Victoria Street • Lines: 26, N26 (3 min walk)
Mansion House Station • Lines: 26, N26 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (5 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (20 min walk)

Ferry

Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (7 min walk)
Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (10 min walk)