National Portrait Gallery

Die National Portrait Gallery wurde 1856 ins Leben gerufen. Sie beherbergt eine riesige Vielfalt von britischen Männer- und Frauenportraits. Auf Leinwand verewigt wurden großartige Schriftsteller wie William Shakespeare und Rudyard Kipling sowie Könige, Königinnen und andere Symbolfiguren unserer Zeit. Das Museum besitzt zudem eine Sammlung von Fotografien und eines der besten Dachrestaurants in London.

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National Portrait Gallery Adresse:

Adresse:
St Martins Place, London
London
WC2H 0HE
Telefon: +44 (0)20 7306 0055
Fax: +44 (0)20 7306 0056
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.npg.org.uk

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Adresse:
St Martins Place, London
London
WC2H 0HE
Telefon: +44 (0)20 7306 0055
Fax: +44 (0)20 7306 0056
E-Mail:
Website: http://www.npg.org.uk
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel: Trafalgar Square
Mit dem Auto: Follow signs for Trafalgar Square - next to National Gallery.

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Short trip through British history

I actually liked this better than the adjacent National Gallery. It's essentially an art museum for history buffs. You get to see thousands of portraits of all those famous Brits, from kings to poets...

I actually liked this better than the adjacent National Gallery. It's essentially an art museum for history buffs. You get to see thousands of portraits of all those famous Brits, from kings to poets to physicists throughout Britain's glorious and fascinating history. In a nutshell, it's a who's who of Britain, wrapped up in one museum.

There was also a bizarre but memorable temporary exhibition of various athletes (possibly gearing up for London 2012) during my visit. Inside, you'll find a bunch of athletes and olympians posing nude for AIDS awareness, including French footballer Thierry Henry, one of the Williams tennis sisters, and of course...wait for it.....Buffalo Bills wideout TERRELL "T.O." OWENS! There was also a downright creepy "portrait," which was a continuous loop of a video of David Beckham asleep.

Very much different from the National Gallery. I'd say the National Portrait Gallery is well worth a visit in its own right.

 
4.0
15 Juni 2009
by CarboriusJames, Denville, New Jersey
 

A true gem!

The National Portrait Gallery is just a stone"s throw from Trafalgar Square and houses a superb collection of portraits. A wonderful setting to while away a few hours - from the Bronte Sisters to...

The National Portrait Gallery is just a stone"s throw from Trafalgar Square and houses a superb collection of portraits. A wonderful setting to while away a few hours - from the Bronte Sisters to Jane Austen (tiny so do not blink or else you will miss it ;)), from George IV to Winston Churchill, Elizabeth I to the Duke of Wellington.....

Admission is free (there may be a charge for special exhibitions) and you can rest your feet at the Portrait Cafe and browse the gift or book shop.

Highly recommended!

 
5.0
15 April 2009
by Heyerette, Vienna
 

Wonderful way to spend a few hours

This free gallery is well set-out and is a wonderful way to spend a relaxed few hours in the busy capital. You can travel through the ages, viewing royalty, politicians or Damon from Blur. Simply...

This free gallery is well set-out and is a wonderful way to spend a relaxed few hours in the busy capital.

You can travel through the ages, viewing royalty, politicians or Damon from Blur.

Simply my favourite gallery of a wide and excellent choice in London, not to be missed.

 
5.0
22 Februar 2009
by Riotstar, Barnstaple, North Devon
 

Lovely Stop for an Afternoon of History

Just spent several hours enjoying the National Portrain Gallery. This is a great place to gain a comprehensive look of the Kings and Queens of England, along with other notable historical figures. I...

Just spent several hours enjoying the National Portrain Gallery. This is a great place to gain a comprehensive look of the Kings and Queens of England, along with other notable historical figures. I suggest starting on the top, then moving down, which follows the flow of the years in which they were painted. Two important hints that the guidebooks won't tell you. Don't get the audio tour- while it is very informative and has some nice voice clips and background information, it isn't necessary. There is sufficient information next to each portrait to have an idea of the person's significance. Secondly, don't miss the only portrait of Jane Austen, which is quite easy to skip. It is tiny, and in a poorly lit case (to protect it from the light). I saw many people walk right by it without noticing, only looking at the larger portraits on the walls. To find the current locations of this portrait, and some of the other famous ones, either look it up beforehand on the web, or look it up on the computers at the museum- the map will not tell you!

 
5.0
25 Februar 2007
by Nikara, Los Angeles, Kalifornien
 

Loved It!

I happened upon this brillant photo gallary one afternoon after visiting the National Gallery. I am sure glad I went in and looked around. It was brillant. I look forward to going back my next...

I happened upon this brillant photo gallary one afternoon after visiting the National Gallery. I am sure glad I went in and looked around. It was brillant. I look forward to going back my next trip to London.

 
5.0
13 Februar 2007
by PineTree123, Dallas, Texas
 

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