The National Gallery in London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world.

Trafalgar Square, London
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The National Gallery in London houses one of the greatest collections of European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.

The National Gallery houses the national collection of Western European painting: over 2,300 pictures dating from 1250 onwards. The collection includes all the major European schools of painting and masterpieces by many great artists.

The National Gallery was established for the benefit of all. With a commitment to free admission, a central and accessible site, and extended opening hours the Gallery has ensured that its collection can be enjoyed by the widest public possible, and not become the exclusive preserve of the privileged. The Gallery continues to pursue a vigorous and socially inclusive outreach programme, and caters to the needs of all groups in society.

The site occupied by the National Gallery, between the north side of Trafalgar Square and Orange Street, has had a history of successive developments.

These have been largely prompted by the continuous growth of the collection and more recently by the growing demand for ancillary spaces due to changing visitor needs and expectations.

The Gallery is widely recognised as a building of immense importance, confirmed by its Grade 1 status, and the existing building is the cumulative effort of many generations of architects.

The principal significance of the interiors lies in their overall layout and architectural quality at the main gallery level.

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