London Underground escalator goes viral for its incredible view of St Paul's Cathedral
Yes you read that right, an escalator on the London Underground has gone viral - for all the right reasons!
St Paul’s Cathedral is of course breathtaking from every angle but this secret viewing spot makes it look even better somehow.
Hidden close by the landmark is an unassuming escalator that has become a popular destination for tourists wanting a good snap of the famous mother church.
The escalator in question connects the underground One New Change shopping centre with the above ground area right by St Paul’s Cathedral.
The location has captured the internet’s attention for the way it slowly reveals the cathedral’s dome as you emerge from underground like something from the movies.
@alittlecupofus The escalator that’s caught everyone’s attention. Pair it with the free rooftop view at One New Change! 📌 SAVE for your London trip The red bus was a paid actor of course 😌 #freethingstodo #thingstodoinlondon #visitlondon #onenewchange #creatorsearchinsights ♬ original sound - msjacksonn89
Shared repeatedly on TikTok over the past few years, one video of the view has amassed more than 100,000 views.
Framing the cathedral perfectly at the end of the ascent, the escalator has been dubbed a “hidden gem”, and one of the “best views” in the city on social media.
The spot has also been likened to Barcelona’s famous escalator near the Sagrada Família, which went viral for a similar underground reveal.
For anyone keen to check out the spot, you’ll need to head to the lower ground floor of the One New Change shopping centre to find the escalator.
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