An impressively preserved, ornate structure built in the 1850s, National Portrait Gallery contains a collection of portraits painted of significant and famous British people. Perhaps the most notable portrait in the gallery is one of William Shakespeare, but there are approximately 10,000 others to view and consider. National Portrait Gallery is just one of the many highlights you can arrange to see using our , custom trip planner Edition.
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my 2nd time here , not a big fan off art but this place is good to visit , the art in here is very good and theres some you can have a laugh it if you are with people ,
my 2nd time here , not a big fan off art but this place is good to visit , the art in here is very good and theres some you can have a laugh it if you are with people , more »
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As London has some of the best museums, it's a great choice to have a wonder. Unless art is one of your passions, you could just enter for an hour or two to enjoy. It's always easy to start a...
As London has some of the best museums, it's a great choice to have a wonder. Unless art is one of your passions, you could just enter for an hour or two to enjoy. It's always easy to start a... more »
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A wonderful museum heralding portraits of Great Britain’s past and present. Kings, queens, prime ministers and cabinet members are well represented as well as special exhibit of nationally acclaimed portraits. Also there are several seasonal gallery areas worth visiting. I tried to show in my photos, a sampling of the wonderful portraits in this exquisite gallery. It is well worth a visit. Plan on at least 2 hours to really do the gallery justice. It is free.
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Often overlooked, hidden in the shadow of the National Gallery. Even though the National Portrait Gallery doesn't have all the glamour or the prominent entrance from Trafalgar Square it is well worth the visit. Portraits of monarchs, merchants, scientists and lots of others show just how much preparation is necessary for something just as simple as a portrait. With the clear progression through time, one can easily follow how the British high society has been evolving and what details are given prominence in each era. I would totally recommend a visit and would even suggest the National Portrait Gallery over the National Gallery if you only have time for one of them.
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