Guildhall Art Gallery, Art museum in City of London, United Kingdom.
Guildhall Art Gallery is a museum in the heart of the City of London housing a large collection of British and European paintings. The stone building with contemporary design sits near Moorgate and displays selections from its holdings in rotating exhibitions.
The gallery first opened in 1885 as a civic art collection, but suffered major damage during World War II when it closed for many years. It reopened in 1999 with a new building that combines the original site with contemporary architecture.
The collection reflects how British artists portrayed London and its power during the 1800s and early 1900s. Many paintings on display were created to celebrate the city's importance and the people who shaped it.
The museum is within walking distance of several tube stations and easy to reach once you are in the City center. The galleries are manageable in size, allowing you to explore them comfortably in an hour or two.
Beneath the building lie the remains of a Roman amphitheater discovered during construction work and now displayed in the basement. These archaeological finds reveal how long people have gathered at this spot in London's history.
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