O Museu Britânico é uma das principais atrações turísticas de Londres, bem como um importante recurso acadêmico. Sua coleção foi legada à nação em 1753, e a distinta estrutura renascentista grega do museu foi construída durante o século XIX. A coleção se expandiu maciçamente durante o auge do Império Britânico, levando à reputação do museu de adquirir fontes de todo o mundo, deixando-o com mais de 8 milhões de objetos. As exibições cobrem cerca de 5,5 hectares (14 acres), tornando impossível ver tudo em uma visita. A famosa Pedra de Roseta, Relevos Assírios, Mármores do Parthenon e a vasta coleção egípcia são algumas das exposições mais conhecidas do Museu Britânico.
The National Gallery is a magnificent Georgian edifice on the northern side of Trafalgar Square that houses a massive collection of Western European art. Started in 1838, you can find many early Renaissance works in the Sainsbury Wing of the gallery, including those of Botticelli and Giovanni Bellini. The West Wing contains works by Titian, Michelangelo and Raphael, the north wing contains works by Rubens, Rembrandt and Caravaggio, and the east wing contains works by Seurat, Canaletto, Degas and Monet. A portable audio guide is available in different languages.
Um dos espaços verdes mais emblemáticos do centro de Londres, cada folha de grama no Hyde Park é cheia de história que remonta ao início dos anos 1600. Carregado com uma infinidade de pontos históricos, as principais atrações do parque incluem o simbólico Canto dos Oradores, o tranquilo Serpentine Lido área de natação e a famosa Galeria Serpentine. Ele também é enfeitado por pontos turísticos impressionantes, como a estátua do Ísis e a Fonte do Memorial de Diana< /a>. Os amantes da natureza podem seguir em direção à fronteira sul de Hyde para encontrar-se no meio do felize Jardim das Rosas. Um lugar fantástico para passar o dia, o Hyde Park é uma visita obrigatória durante uma estada em Londres.
Explore a história natural do planeta desde a época pré-histórica até aos nossos dias num dos mais visitados museus de Londres. Em 1881, o Museu de História Natural mudou-se para a sua actual sede. Desenhado por Alfred Waterhouse, este edifício é hoje um dos mais bonitos e famosos de Londres. Seus respeitosos vestíbulos hoje abrigam mais de 300 anos de colecções, com mais de 68 milhões de exemplares de espécies. Amplamente divididas em duas galerias a "Vida" e "Galeria Terra", o museu oferece muito mais do que pode ser visto num dia, e seus pés vão cansar antes do seu cérebro. Deixe os seus filhos correrem entre os esqueletos de dinossauros, vulcões em erupção e reconstrucções das baleias azuis em tamanho real, é muito pouco provável que as crianças vão esquecer a primeira vez que estiveram aqui.
Predominantemente um museu das artes decorativas, o V & A tem uma vasta colecção de escultura, mobiliário, vidro, fotografias e muito mais do período que vai desde a antigüidade até art-déco. Aqui você também pode encontrar a recentemente remodelada Galeria Raphael, que abriga vários desenhos de tapeçaria feitos por Raphael e fazem parte do Espólio Real. Nas quarta-feiras, as noites são temáticas.
The Royal Opera House is even more impressive than ever. The period building has been restored to its original glory and continues to be the one of the largest opera and ballet venues in London, showcasing the works of the Royal Ballet, Royal Opera and ROH Orchestra. Expect famous tenors, famous ballerinas and famous audience members as part of the revamped program. You can even take in the stunning architecture without going to a show; the entrance hall and exhibitions are open for viewing and backstage tours are also offered.
Dedicated to film, video and the digital arts, The Lux - a non-profit organization - combines its year-round program of alternative cinema, exhibitions, events and festivals with help for emerging artists, by offering training programs and access to state-of-the-art production facilities. Situated in Hackney, The Lux is the place to be seen, with Sony, Channel 4 and Dazed and Confused having held receptions and screenings here, and Blur and Bjork using it for celebrity parties. Screenings range from art-house flicks, like Jack Smith's Flaming Creatures, and foreign language films, such as Vittanio De Sica's Umberto D, to credible mainstream titles like The Deer Hunter, while the gallery showcases up-and-coming international talent. Membership includes invites to private screenings, priority booking for special events and discounts on tickets, as well as access to the production facilities.
This is a city location for Muslim worship and other services.
Named after the patron saint of seamen, St Clements was destroyed in the Great Fire of London of 1666. Since the 11th century, there have been three churches on this site -the second being engulfed by flames. It was rebuilt, like other churches destroyed in the fire, by Sir Christopher Wren in 1686.
As with most of the churches in the area, this church was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666, but the site has had a religious history since 1100 A.D. During the reconstruction, the financier Sir Christopher Wren intended for the church to be an open space, full of light. Since its consecration, the church has been alternatively named "Wren's Lantern." For those looking to sight see, the church is quite close to The Mansion House and The Guildhall as well as The Millennium Bridge.
Located in the heart of the city, The Colomb Art Gallery has on display contemporary art by famed artists of the 20th Century. Paintings by John Haskins, Peter Wardle and Edward Hersey have at some point or the other graced the walls at the gallery.This art gallery also sells paintings of various well known British and international artists. Galleries like the Colomb have ensured that the neighborhood remains a popular destination for art lovers and tourists alike.
If you are fascinated with art from the far east, Eskenazi is a great place to check out in London. The gallery showcases a variety of Chinese and Japanese sculptures, pottery and other artifacts. Some of striking collections include Chinese Buddhist figures, Ancient Chinese bronzes, Chinese Ceramics, Sculptures from the Shang dynasty to the Ming dynasty. There are various exhibitions held at Eskenazi as well. Some of the previously held ones were Landscape paintings by Li Huayi, Song Chinese Ceramics from the 10th to the 13th century. A must-visit for art lovers who would like a glimpse of oriental art through the ages. The gallery is open on Saturdays only when exhibitions are being hosted.