London has some of the best galleries in the world, making it well worth visiting as many as you can when on a break in a convenient Hyde Park hotel.
London galleries range from the very small to the absolutely huge, and many of them are free, making this an enjoyable way for any visitor to pass the time.
Here are three of the best to visit during your trip.
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The National Gallery The vast National Gallery is a highlight for many art lovers when they stay nearby in a Hyde Park hotel.
London galleries hold many of the world's art treasures, but perhaps none of them are as famous or impressive as this one.
Located in Trafalgar Square it is extremely accessible, and once inside you can take a walk around for free or pay for the audio guide.
Throughout the gallery you'll find such masterpieces as Sunflowers by Van Gogh, the Burlington House Cartoon by Leonardo da Vinci, the Hay Wain by Constable, the Fighting Temeraire by Turner and many more pieces, making this one of the most important art collections in the world.
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The V&A Although not specifically a gallery, the V&A (Victoria and Albert) is an art and design museum known as one of the best in the world.
In addition to paintings, you will also find impressive collections of ceramics, glass, metalwork, textiles, sculptures and more.
As far as works of art are concerned, the Raphael cartoons are the highlight.
These huge tapestries were designed for the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City and a whole room is dedicated to them.
You'll also find work by William Morris, Constable and many others.
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Tate Britain Tate Britain is the main gallery in the country dedicated to British works of art over the centuries, and if you have even a passing interest in British art then this is the place to go during your stay in a Hyde Park hotel.
London's Tate Britain is the home to some historic works of art, and you will find a wide selection from some of the best British artists of all time - including many works by William Blake, J.
M.
W.
Turner and John Constable.
Check Out London's Artworks From the National Gallery to Tate Britain, London boasts some of the world's most impressive galleries and they are all within arm's length when you stay in a Hyde Park hotel.
London is a true art-lover's paradise, so if you want to take a look at some real masterpieces then head to one of the above museums during your stay.