National Gallery, London

The National Gallery is an art gallery in London, located on the north side of Trafalgar Square. It holds the National Collection of Art from 1250 to 1900 (subsequent art from the National Collection is housed in Tate Modern). Some British art is included, but the National Collection of British art from this period is mainly in Tate Britain. The collection of 2,300 paintings belongs to the British public, and entry to the main collection is free, though there are charges for entry to special exhibitions.

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Nearest London Underground stations:

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• Charing Cross (Northern, Bakerloo lines)
• Embankment (District, Circle lines)
• Leicester Square (Northern, Piccadilly lines)