Saint Martin-in-the-Fields Church

The Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, in London

The Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields stands by Trafalgar Square, famous for its concerts and its social action. The London audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this elegant sanctuary, a model of architecture that inspired numerous churches in the world.

The elegant church of Trafalgar Square

The Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields, whose name recalls that originally it was at the edge of the town, in the countryside. Today, it stands at the corner of Trafalgar Square, in the heart of London. The current building, built in the eighteenth century, is a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture, with its elegant columned portico topped with a pediment and its slender spire. This architectural model knew such success that it was imitated in very numerous churches, notably in the United States. Beyond its beauty, St Martin-in-the-Fields is famous for two things: its musical life, with its renowned concerts that resound under its vaults, and its old and constant social commitment in favour of the most destitute and the homeless. A living place of worship, of music and of solidarity, the church embodies a form of openness and generosity. An elegant sanctuary and a place of music, the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the elegant neoclassical church of the eighteenth century at the corner of Trafalgar Square, with its elegant columned portico and slender spire, an architectural model imitated in numerous churches of the world, famous for its renowned concerts and for its old social commitment in favour of the most destitute. The Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields is an elegant sanctuary of London. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields lies at the corner of Trafalgar Square, in London, reachable on foot and by public transport. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary, and the concerts follow their own programme. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

Why is the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields famous?

For its neoclassical architecture of the eighteenth century, with its elegant columned portico and slender spire, which inspired numerous churches in the world, but also for its renowned concerts and its old social commitment in favour of the most destitute; it stands at the corner of Trafalgar Square.

Where is the Church of St Martin-in-the-Fields?

At the corner of Trafalgar Square, in London, in the United Kingdom.