Westminster cathedral

The largest Catholic church in the UK, completed in 1903 was designed in neo-Byzantine style. Its terracotta and white lining together with the architectonic style make it look rather exotic. Be careful not to confuse it with Westminster Abbey which is located near the Palace of Westminster. This cathedral is famous for its mosaics which were left unfinished by the original architect John Bentley. See how his successors did in finishing the decorations. Music lovers will appreciate that the…

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The Westminster Cathedral towers over the surrounding buildings near Victoria station in London Westminster Cathedral in London is the mother church of the Catholic community in England and Wales. It is the largest Catholic church in England. John Betjeman called it "a masterpiece in striped brick and stone in an intricate pattern of bonding, the domes being all-brick in order to prove that the good craftsman has no need of steel or concrete." See more of London here or connect on Facebook…

Westminster Cathedral, London. Sunday 22 May 2011

More than 4 billion people live in urban areas globally. It’s now projected that by 2050, more than two-thirds of the world population will live in urban areas. So no wonder we pay more importance to the buildings and structures around us.

Visitors to Westminster Abbey are welcome to take personal photographs in the church but we ask that you do not use a flash or take pictures during services.

Westminster Cathedral in London is the mother church of the Roman Catholic community in England and Wales and the Cathedral of the Archbishop of Westminster. It is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. Construction started in 1895 and finished in 1903. Sir Thomas More made pilgrimages to Westminster Abbey in honor of the circa 1420 alabaster statue known as Our Lady of Pew. The statue is now located in Westminster Cathedral (now called Our Lady of Westminster).