St Helen's Bishopsgate

　　St Helen's Bishopsgate is a large Anglican church in the City of London, near Lloyd's Building and 30 St Mary Axe. The church preserves many historical relics and is second only to Westminster Abbey among London’s churches, hence it is sometimes referred to as “the Westminster Abbey of the City of London.”

　　St Helen's Bishopsgate dates back to a 12th-century Benedictine nunnery. After the dissolution of the monasteries in 1538, the site underwent several changes before being rebuilt between 1891 and 1893. The church is unique for having two parallel naves and a spacious interior. During the 1590s, William Shakespeare worshipped here while living in the area, making it one of the few churches to survive both the Great Fire of London in 1666 and the Blitz during World War II. In January 1950, it was designated as a Grade I listed building. Today, St Helen's Bishopsgate holds three services every Sunday, along with small group Bible studies.

　　St Helen's Bishopsgate Reason to visit: One of the most famous churches in the City of London Continent: Europe Country/Region: Britain Province/State: Greater London City: London