It is located within the central City of London; a Roman temple to Diana may once have stood on the side, but the first Christian cathedral was dedicated to St.Paul in ad 604, during the rule of King Aethelberth i.
That cathedral burned, and its replacement (built 675-685) was destroyed by Viking raiders in 962. In 1087 a third cathedral erected on the side also burned. Located in the heart of the City, St.Paul is a constant reminder of the capital's past amidst the innovative architecture of its financial hub.
