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National Gallery
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Museums, Galleries, Exhibitions
Museums, Galleries, Exhibitions

The National Gallery is an art museum located in Trafalgar Square and dedicated to Western European art. In 2019, it was ranked seventh on the list of most-visited art museums in the world, becoming the third institution in London on the list, behind the British Museum and Tate London.

Why is the National Gallery so fascinating, and how can its guests plan their itineraries through the exhibition halls to have time to see the most important and interesting paintings?

The exposition of the museum is arranged so that it is convenient for visitors to navigate. The gallery space is conveniently classified into four large sections, representing separate periods in art history: 12-15th centuries, 15-16th centuries, 16-17th centuries, and the time from the 17th century to the early last century. Each section has several rooms dedicated to specific artists. Another feature of the gallery is that all paintings are arranged in chronological order, which is very helpful.

In total, the museum collection today counts more than 2,300 artworks. It is impossible to get acquainted with each of them in one day. Fans of the National Gallery, who have been here more than once, advise you to plan your trip and decide on the subject of your visit beforehand. It can be either one of the key stages in the development of art or several painters who are most interesting to you. Let’s choose the first option.

Let’s assume you want to get acquainted with the works of medieval masters. If so, head to the Sainsbury Wing on the east side of the building. Here, you will find the Wilton diptych by an unknown artist, a rare example of English painting on wood, paintings by Giovanni Bellini, Sandro Botticelli, Paolo Uccello, Leonardo da Vinci, Jan van Eyck, Robert Campin, Piero della Francesca, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

The collection of the National Gallery in London is still growing. Diverse charity funds and donations from partial individuals support the artistic legacy of Western European painters.

Address: Trafalgar Square, Charing Cross

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