Description

The Brompton Oratory is one of London's Catholic landmarks. It's a richly ornate church that is a memorial to England's Catholic revival of the 19th century. The Oratory's presence in South Kensington is monumental, as it towers 200 feet over the streets below, making it the second largest Roman Catholic church in London (after Westminster Cathedral). The interior is decked out in Italian Baroque style, complete with marble columns, mosaics, and huge carved figurines of the 12 apostles. Much of the decor on the inside came from various churches in Italy, giving it a true feeling of an Italian cathedral in London. Mass is held every day; if you're craving a true traditional Catholic mass, attend one of the Oratory's daily Latin masses or the Novus Ordo mass that is completely sung in Latin.