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Arguably London’s most famous attraction would have to be Trafalgar square, and its monument Nelson’s Column. Recently made more tourist friendly, by the removal of one road crossing it, the area is now an ideal place to stop and relax during a heavy sightseeing schedule. The enormous national gallery overlooks the fountains, in a Roman style building dominated by its columns. The gallery entrance is free, though donations are welcomed, and it houses one of Europe’s finest collections of Paintings. Spanning the period from 1250 to 1900, the permanent collection contains works from Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, Holbein, Velazquez, Rembrandt, William Hogarth, Francisco de Goya, Turner, Monet, and Van Gogh to name but a few. The paintings reflect not only the history of art, but also give a feeling of the cultural history of the region, and all of its religions and mythical ghosts. The Gallery is open almost every day of the year, except January 1st and December 24-26. |
