Sacred Destinations Destinations St. Paul's Cathedral St. Paul's Cathedral Photos 4221 × share full URL share short URL embed link code photo 30 of 84 Previous | Next Clock Closeup Closeup view of the clock on the south side at sunset. Construction on the present form of St Paul's Cathedral began in 1675 and was completed on October 20, 1708, the 76th birthday of its architect, Sir Christopher Wren. Credit: Holly Hayes license this photo at Art History Images