St Michael, London

Name: St Michael
Address: London, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7283 3121

#1925 among attractions in London

Church, Christopher Wren

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St Michael, Cornhill, is a medieval parish church in the City of London with pre-Norman Conquest parochial foundation. It lies in the ward of Cornhill. The medieval structure was lost in the Great Fire of London, and replaced by the present building, traditionally attributed to Sir Christopher Wren. The upper parts of the tower are by Nicholas Hawksmoor. The church was embellished by Sir George Gilbert Scott and Herbert Williams in the nineteenth century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'48"N, 0°5'8"W

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City of London (Langbourn)London United Kingdom

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+44 20 7283 3121

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

Nearby attractions include: The Monument, Leadenhall Market, Mansion House, St Peter upon Cornhill.

~1140 ftS
311-step, Great Fire of London memorial
The Monument, London
6 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.
~490 ftSE
Shopping centre in a historical space
Leadenhall Market, London
3 min walk • Leadenhall Market is a vibrant, covered market nestled in the heart of London's financial district. Known for its stunning Victorian architecture, with its ornate roof structure, painted ceilings, and cobbled walkways, the market offers a unique shopping experience...
~880 ftW
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.
~210 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Peter upon Cornhill, London
1 min walk • St Peter upon Cornhill is an Anglican church on the corner of Cornhill and Gracechurch Street in the City of London of medieval, or possibly Roman origin. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren. It is now a satellite church in the parish of St Helen's Bishopsgate.
~600 ftW
Memorial
London Troops War Memorial, London
3 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.
~730 ftE
Skyscraper, Architecture
Lloyd's, London
4 min walk • The Lloyd's building is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London. It is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, in London's main financial district, the City of London.
~810 ftNE
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
Tower 42, London
4 min walk • Tower 42, commonly known as the NatWest Tower, is a 183-metre-tall skyscraper in the City of London. It is the fifth-tallest tower in the City of London, having been overtaken as the tallest in 2010 by the 230-metre Heron Tower.
~1200 ftW
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
London Mithraeum, London
6 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.
~840 ftN
Church
Dutch Church, London
5 min walk • The Dutch Church, Austin Friars, is a reformed church in the Broad Street Ward, in the City of London. Located on the site of the 13th-century Augustinian friary, the original building granted to Protestant refugees for their church services in 1550 was destroyed during the London Blitz.
~840 ftSW
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.
~960 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Margaret Lothbury, London
5 min walk • St Margaret Lothbury is a Church of England parish church on Lothbury in the City of London; it spans the boundary between Coleman Street Ward and Broad Street Ward. Recorded since the 12th century, the church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Michael?

Nearby attractions include St Peter upon Cornhill, London (1 min walk), St Edmund, London (2 min walk), Threadneedle Street, London (3 min walk), Leadenhall Market, London (3 min walk).

How to get to St Michael by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Michael:

Bus

Old Broad Street • Lines: 26, N242, N26, N551 (2 min walk)
Threadneedle Street • Lines: 388, 8, N242 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (4 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (14 min walk)

Train

Bank (5 min walk)
London Cannon Street (8 min walk)

Metro

Monument • Lines: Circle, District (5 min walk)
Bank • Lines: Central, Northern, Waterloo & City (5 min walk)

Ferry

London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (12 min walk)
Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (13 min walk)