Westminster Cathedral

Westminster Cathedral

London, England

Address

Victoria St, London SW1P 1LT, United Kingdom

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

+44 20 7798 9055

Founded

1895

Style

9th-century Christian neo-Byzantine

Last updated August 2026

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Westminster Cathedral

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Westminster Cathedral is the largest Catholic church in England and Wales, featuring a distinctive 9th-century Christian neo-Byzantine design made almost entirely of brick. The cathedral showcases remarkable craftsmanship with its striking striped brick and stone exterior, constructed without modern steel reinforcements. Built between 1895 and 1903, it stands as a notable example of architectural design and has hosted papal visits from Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.

What to See

›Largest Catholic church in England and Wales
›Striped brick and stone construction
›Built almost entirely of brick without steel reinforcements

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