National Gallery
12 expert reviews
“The National Gallery in London holds art works of the masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Rembrandt. Most importantly, entry is free!”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's
"Standing proudly on the north side of Trafalgar Square, this is truly one of the world's supreme art collections, with more than 2,300 masterpieces on show."
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Concierge
"Up there with your Louvres and Uffizis, this huge gallery takes you through the history of Western European painting from 1250 to 1900."
Frommer's
"For the sheer skill of its display and arrangement, the National surpasses its counterparts."
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Time Out
"Founded in 1824 to display a collection of just 36 paintings, today the National Gallery is home to more than 2,000 works."
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Let's Go
"When they say “National Gallery,” it’s not just code for “country’s coolest collection.”"
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The focal point of Trafalgar Square, the perennially popular National Gallery is one of the capital's main attractions."
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Travel + Leisure
"Following your tour, take afternoon tea in the restaurant afterwards: warm scones and finger sandwiches with exotic, infused brews. "
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U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"Sitting in Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery features a labyrinth interior so large that it requires a color-coded map to navigate."
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Travel + Leisure
"The National Gallery has one of the most incredible collections in the world, including pieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt, Cézanne, Monet, Van Gogh, and many, many more"
London Travel Guide
June 14, 2021
Travel + Leisure
"It's all about European art at London's National Gallery, located in Trafalgar Square. Housing more than 2,600 paintings...with some pieces dating back to the mid-13th century."
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