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5.5.Sights of Great Britain
WESTMINSTER Abbey is a high-quality Gothic cathedral in London, one of the main centers of the Anglican Church. The place of the coronation of the incoming English monarchs, since 1066, as well as the burial place of many prominent people of the British Empire.Directly opposite the Palace of Parliament stands the main cathedral in the city – Westminster Abbey. In 750 there was a Benedictine abbey in its place, and in 1065 the new abbey was consecrated by Edward the Confessor, who was then buried there right behind the central altar. William the Conqueror was crowned in the abbey on Christmas Day in 1066 and since then, all English kings except Edward V and Edward VIII have been crowned here. In addition, many outstanding personalities of the kingdom are buried here – these are monarchs and politicians, writers and poets, generals and musicians. Especially interesting is the "Poets' Corner", where you can see the monuments and tombs of such great people as Chaucer, Dickens, Handel, Oscar Wilde and others. And behind the tombs of King Edward I and Queen Eleanor of Castile, you can see the coronation throne, which has served during all coronation ceremonies since 1308.2. The NATIONAL PICTURE Gallery is one of the most significant art collections in the world, where all schools of Western painting are represented. The exhibition contains more than 2000 paintings and sculptures.
2National Gallery contains one of the largest art collections in the world. The beginning of this collection was laid in 1824, when the government acquired 38 paintings belonging to John Julius Engerstein. The collection grew and in 1838 moved to the present building, designed by William Wilkins. The collections are arranged in chronological order, and not by national schools, which gives a great opportunity to see and compare the works of different schools of the same period. Among the greatest canvases exhibited in the National Gallery, one can name such as "Madonna and Child, St. Anna and John the Baptist" by Leonardo da Vinci, "Pope Julius II" by Raphael, "Equestrian Portrait of Charles I" by Van Dyck, "Belshazzar's Feast" by Rembrandt, "Venus in Front of the Mirror" by Velasquez, "Morning Walk" by Gainsborough, as well as a magnificent collection of Impressionists, including "Umbrellas" by Renoir, "Asnier Bathers" by Seurat and "Sunflowers" by Van Gogh.3.The NATIONAL PORTRAIT Gallery Founded in 1856, the gallery contains an extensive collection of portraits of famous Englishmen, starting from the Tudors and ending with the current royal family and famous people of the XX century.The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856 and is located right behind the National Gallery. Despite the fact that the main focus is on personality, here you can see many wonderful works of art and meet many great artists again. Portraits executed by such masters as Holbein, Hilliard, Van Dyck, Kneller, Gainsborough and Hoggart are truly the decoration and pride of the gallery. Their canvases depict English kings and queens of all eras, William Shakespeare (the famous "Portrait of Chandos") and Oliver Cromwell, Swift and Handel, Dickens and Tennyson. Side by side are portraits of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton. The National Gallery contains one of the largest art collections in the world. The beginning of this collection was laid in 1824, when the government acquired 38 paintings belonging to John Julius Engerstein. The collection grew and in 1838 moved to the present building, designed by William Wilkins. The collections are arranged in chronological order, and not by national schools, which gives a great opportunity to see and compare the works of different schools of the same period. Among the greatest canvases exhibited in the National Gallery, one can name such as "Madonna and Child, St. Anna and John the Baptist" by Leonardo da Vinci, "Pope Julius II" by Raphael, "Equestrian Portrait of Charles I" by Van Dyck, "Belshazzar's Feast" by Rembrandt, "Venus in Front of the Mirror" by Velasquez, "Morning Walk" by Gainsborough, as well as a magnificent collection of Impressionists, including "Umbrellas" by Renoir, "Asnier Bathers" by Seurat and "Sunflowers" by Van Gogh.3.The NATIONAL PORTRAIT Gallery Founded in 1856, the gallery contains an extensive collection of portraits of famous Englishmen, starting from the Tudors and ending with the current royal family and famous people of the XX century.The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856 and is located right behind the National Gallery. Despite the fact that the main focus is on personality, here you can see many wonderful works of art and meet many great artists again. Portraits executed by such masters as Holbein, Hilliard, Van Dyck, Kneller, Gainsborough and Hoggart are truly the decoration and pride of the gallery. Their canvases depict English kings and queens of all eras, William Shakespeare (the famous "Portrait of Chandos") and Oliver Cromwell, Swift and Handel, Dickens and Tennyson. Side by side are portraits of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton.
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