St. Paul’s Cathedral differs from many famous cathedrals in the world in that it is the creation of one man — Sir Christopher Wren. Arriving in London, he had to repair the damage caused by the Great Fire, which occurred in the city in 1666.
The Cathedral of St. Peter in Rome inspired the architect on the project of the Cathedral of St. Paul. Wren designed the buildings surrounding the cathedral, which architecture repeated the Italian style in many respects, especially the magnificent colonnades. But the land in this area of London was too expensive, and the projects were never implemented.
