Nestled in Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery showcases over 2,300 masterpieces, offering a vibrant mix of art history and free cultural access.
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"One of the most famous art museums in the world, housing an extensive collection of paintings without charging for entry."
"Set in London’s busiest open space, Trafalgar Square, this is the grandmother of galleries with more than 2,300 paintings spanning the 13th to the 19th centuries: Heavyweights include Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Velazquez's Rokeby Venus, and Constable’s six-foot long The Hay Wain. It gets packed at weekends, but its so large that you can usually find a quiet corner. You can download an audio tour covering the museum's highlights, but you can also curate your own by selecting the paintings you want to see before you arrive. The seasonal exhibitions are the only ones you’ll pay for, and as you'd expect, most are spectacular ranging from Lucian Freud to Titian." - Ramsay Short, Sonya Barber
"Overlooking Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery is home to a collection of over 2,300 paintings, some of which date all the way back to the 13th century. Offering free entry to all visitors, this world-famous gallery includes work by Van Gogh, Monet, Cezanne, Michelangelo, and Turner. Across two levels, visitors will also find three gift shops with a variety of books, prints, homeware, and unique souvenirs. The National Dining Rooms serve up a selection of salads, snacks, cakes, sandwiches, and pizza, accompanied by views across Trafalgar Square. Enjoy a classic brunch or a pre-theater dinner at The National Cafe or grab a cup of coffee at the Espresso Bar. The gallery also has a variety of ticketed exhibitions and events, that change on a regular basis." - MATADOR_NETWORK
"National Gallery London Located at Trafalgar square and home to about 2300 beautiful paintings, the national gallery of London should definitely make its way to almost any London itinerary. Set up in 1824, it the fifth most visited museum in the world. The quality and variety of art in this place is beyond words. By Armida Trentino"
"The city with the most impressive showing was London, with four museums—the British Museum, the Tate Modern, the National Gallery, and the Natural History Museum—all making the top 10." - Elise Taylor
