Most cities have plenty of art galleries to share with their residents and visitors, and with  its own remarkable collection, London is no exception.





The National Gallery is a popular venue for anyone visiting the City of London.  One of the reasons for its popularity is that it doesn’t charge an entrance fee.  But this is far from being the main reason for going.





Situated in Trafalgar Square, the impressive exterior gives way to countless galleries, paintings and exhibitions that will attract your attention.  There are some famous paintings here too, not least ‘Sunflowers’ by Van Gogh.  Other painters who are represented here include Rubens, Rembrandt and Michelangelo.





Another popular venue to try out is the National Portrait Gallery.  The name indicates that this is focused purely on portraits, and there is much to explore and appreciate.





There are hundreds and thousands of portraits here, and while some take the form of paintings others are in photographic form.  It is the variety of subjects and the methods by which their features have been committed to a portrait which makes this particular gallery well worth a look.





One of the most famous – or perhaps infamous – galleries in London is Tate Modern.  While the original Tate Gallery is at Millbank, Tate Modern resides at Bankside, very close to the old Battersea Power Station.





If nothing else you can certainly expect to find your senses and attitudes challenged about what modern art really is when you step inside.  The exhibitions change on a regular basis but many of the main exhibits and collections remain the same, as they provide an insight into key periods in the history of modern art from the last century.





Of course art takes on many forms and one of these is photography.  If you enjoy the photographic form of expression, make sure you don’t miss The Photographers’ Gallery.  As with any other type of art gallery this one has regular and occasional exhibitions that show you how photography can be used in so many different ways to express feelings and images.





The gallery also offers talks and various other events to help you enjoy photography even more, so it is good for budding photographers of all ages.  This is also another gallery that is free to enter.





There are plenty of other art galleries dotted all over the city too.  When you are considering which of the many  http://www.hotels.co.uk/hotel-united-kingdom/hotel-london/”>hotels in London you want to stay in, think about where the various galleries are and make your room booking accordingly.





So why not educate yourself on the worlds of art and photography next time you stay in London?  It can be a fascinating experience, regardless of whether the art is modern or traditional in nature.








By: Matthew Pressman