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London
Originally founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago,
London has grown to become the cultural and economic
capital of Britain and one of the world’s truly global cities.
Famous for its finance, fashion and arts industries, London
is the world’s most visited city and also one of its most
culturally diverse; more than 300 languages are spoken by
its population of over 8.5 million people.
Standing on the River Thames, London’s skyline reflects
both the city’s diverse and colorful past and its continued
ambition to embrace bold, modern architectural statements.
[ “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life;
for there is in London all that life can afford.” ]
Samuel Johnson
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From the very start, the aim of the National Gallery was
to ensure that the widest public possible could enjoy
its collection. When Parliament agreed to pay for the
construction of a new gallery in 1831, there were lengthy
discussions about where the building should be located.
Trafalgar Square was eventually chosen, as it was considered
to be at the very center of the city and therefore accessible
by all classes of London society. Construction began in 1832
and the new gallery was finally completed in 1838.
The building has been enlarged and altered many times as
the National Gallery’s collection grew and today holds over
2,300 works of art. Over six million people visit the Gallery
every year to enjoy works by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Van
Gogh and J.M.W. Turner.
The National Gallery
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