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Step into one of the world's great painting collections, right on Trafalgar Square. Wander grand galleries lined with Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Turner's seascapes, and masterworks of Dutch and Italian Renaissance art, all free to explore.
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The National Gallery holds over 2,300 paintings spanning the mid-13th to the early 20th century, displayed in grand, purpose-built rooms just off Trafalgar Square. Highlights include Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Turner's late seascapes, and one of the finest groups of Dutch and Italian Renaissance paintings outside their home countries.
Its exceptional rating across more than 60,000 reviews and perfect must-see, culture, and aesthetic scores place it firmly among London's must-visit institutions, on par with the British Museum and V&A. Free admission and a central, easily walkable location make it simple to fit into any London itinerary.
The National Gallery holds over 2,300 paintings spanning the mid-13th to the early 20th century, displayed in grand, purpose-built rooms just off Trafalgar Square. Highlights include Van Gogh's Sunflowers, Turner's late seascapes, and one of the finest groups of Dutch and Italian Renaissance paintings outside their home countries.
Its exceptional rating across more than 60,000 reviews and perfect must-see, culture, and aesthetic scores place it firmly among London's must-visit institutions, on par with the British Museum and V&A. Free admission and a central, easily walkable location make it simple to fit into any London itinerary.
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morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
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Active — lots of walking
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A must see gallery for art lovers! Great collections of world-famous paintings from different periods (Caravaggio, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Monet, Renoir, Sorolla, Picasso, Raphael, Van Gogh...) The museum has permanent galleries which are free to enter, for temporary exhibitions you have to buy ticket. Galleries are…
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