National Gallery London, England

View from east of the National Gallery, 1832-38. London, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

The Neoclassical-style National Gallery in London was built in 1832-38 by William Wilkins to be the dominant feature of Trafalgar Square and to house the Angerstein Collection purchased by the government.

Location map of the National Gallery, London, England. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of the National Gallery, London, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Trafalgar Square, London, England WC2N 5DN
Coordinates: 51.5089063° N, 0.1284060° W map · aerial
Date(s): 1832-38
Website: www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Email: information@nationalgallery.org.uk
Phone: +44 (0)20 7747 2885
Accessibility: step-free access at the Getty Entrance on east side of Trafalgar Square
Visitor Info: www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/plan-your-visit

Article Info

Page Title: National Gallery
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024