Experts' Choice Award The National Gallery
What the experts agree on
A world-class Western European art collection—Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Monet—in a sprawling Trafalgar Square building. Free entry, but the labyrinthine layout can overwhelm without the color-coded map.
“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." Full review
Concierge "Up there with your Louvres and Uffizis, this huge gallery takes you through the history of Western European painting from 1250 to 1900."
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." Full review
Let's Go "When they say “National Gallery,” it’s not just code for “country’s coolest collection.”" Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The focal point of Trafalgar Square, the perennially popular National Gallery is one of the capital's main attractions." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Following your tour, take afternoon tea in the restaurant afterwards: warm scones and finger sandwiches with exotic, infused brews. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"Sitting in Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery features a labyrinth interior so large that it requires a color-coded map to navigate." Full review
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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Frommer's "One of every important style is on display, and it’s almost always the best in that genre. There are 2,300 Western European works, which is plenty to divert you for as long as you can manage." Full review
