{"id":800,"date":"2008-11-17T17:49:58","date_gmt":"2008-11-17T21:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=800"},"modified":"2015-02-02T17:34:24","modified_gmt":"2015-02-02T21:34:24","slug":"cinematic-london%e2%80%941-st-paul%e2%80%99s-cathedral-the-city-islington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2008\/11\/17\/cinematic-london%e2%80%941-st-paul%e2%80%99s-cathedral-the-city-islington\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinematic London\u2014#1: St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral, The City-Islington"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A view of the St. Paul's cathedral <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

One of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring sights in all of London<\/a> is <\/strong>St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral<\/a><\/strong>, especially when lit up at night<\/strong>. Seen\u00a0from the South Bank, its crowns the cityscape with Sir Christopher Wren\u2019s dignified and iconic dome and sets the stage for romantic, historical and ennobled London all wrapped into one. This unparalleled view has graced numerous films, has been captured by countless cameras\u2014and can be enjoyed from your\u00a0accommodation\u00a0in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Perhaps one of the more recent films to make exquisite use of this landmark is \u201cCloser\u201d (2004), which shows cinematic London in all its glory. Making prodigious use of the South Bank, just across the Thames from St. Paul\u2019s, as well as the National Portrait Gallery, the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane and the nearby, hidden oasis of Postman\u2019s Park, the movie captures the city\u2019s changing moods and singular beauty.<\/strong> It also portrays up close and personal looks into London\u2019s \u201ctourist attractions,\u201d such as the London Aquarium on the South Bank or Whiteley\u2019s shopping center, which are equally well-loved by locals.<\/p>\n

Yet among all of these scenic spots (and the preternaturally good looks of the film\u2019s stars, Clive Owen, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts and Jude Law), St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral somehow manages to stand alone in its majesty.<\/strong> From its stunning white exterior to the peaceful Whispering Gallery below its dome (where words whispered against the wall are supposed to travel around and back to you), all the way up 530 stairs to the Golden Gallery, which rewards visitors with a glimmering view of London, St. Paul\u2019s is an architectural treasure. Wren\u2019s own epitaph in the cathedral\u2019s crypt sums it up best: \u201cIf you seek his monument, just look around you.\u201d The famous cathedral is located in the City<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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London Accommodation: 1-bedroom apartment in Blackfriars (LN-650)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A stay in a New York Habitat vacation rental in the City<\/a> will put you even closer to St. Paul\u2019s than its stunning depictions in \u201cCloser\u201d do. You will also be within easy walking distance of the not-to-be-missed Tate Modern, Shakespeare\u2019s Globe Theatre, the Royal Exchange and all of the activities and attractions of the South Bank, including the British Film Institute, the Hayward Gallery and Royal Festival Hall<\/strong>. There is also a wealth of caf\u00e9s, restaurants, shops and pubs in the neighborhood (including The Blackfriar, a structural gem in its own right and one of Britian\u2019s best public houses).<\/p>\n

A few suggested apartment rentals in the City<\/a> are:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0A lovely 1-bedroom vacation rental in City-Islington (LN-224) <\/a>on the fifth floor of a modern apartment building with elevator and porter. Located between Queen\u2019s Street and Southwark Bridge, this perfectly situated flat puts you within easy walking distance of the riverbank and many of the city\u2019s most popular attractions.<\/p>\n

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London Accommodation: 1-bedroom apartment in Islington (LN-224)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u2022A beautiful and spacious 2 Bedroom Rental in City (LN-843)<\/a>, is just a short walk from St. Paul’s. This 1,248-square-foot (116-square-meter) penthouse apartment is serviced and features all modern appliances, a terrace, gym, and elevator.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0A super-deluxe 1-bedroom vacation rental in City-Islington (LN-650)<\/a>, located in The City\u2019s Square Mile, or \u201cthe Wall Street of the U.K.\u201d This historic property is adjacent to Playhouse Yard, the former site of Shakespeare\u2019s Winter Theatre, which was originally a Dominican monastery. The refurbished flat retains its original charm while boasting modern furnishings and features.<\/p>\n

For a close-up view of London at its cinematic best, stay in a vacation rental near the incomparable St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral.<\/p>\n

Be sure to check out our other choices for cinematic London, and leave a comment below to let us know which parts of the city you most want to see on celluloid\u2014or would even like to film yourself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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