Leighton House, Art museum in Holland Park, London, England
The Leighton House Museum features a grand Arab Hall with a golden dome, Islamic tiles, and intricate mosaics spanning multiple interior walls.
The Victorian-era residence, constructed between 1866 and 1895, served as both home and studio for painter Frederic Leighton, president of the Royal Academy.
The museum displays 81 oil paintings by Frederic Leighton and works from Pre-Raphaelite artists including John Millais and Edward Burne-Jones.
The museum opens Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 to 17:00, with convenient access from Kensington Olympia and High Street Kensington stations.
The building incorporates architectural elements from the Near East, including 16th-century Turkish tiles arranged in a dedicated winter studio added in 1889.
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Inception: 1929
Architects: George Aitchison
Address: 12 Holland Park Road, London W14 8LZ W14 8LZ
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +442076023316
Website: https://rbkc.gov.uk/museums/leighton-house
GPS coordinates: 51.49860,-0.20309
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
Notable buildings of Neo Moorish architecture show the combination of Moorish and Western elements. The structures feature arabesques, horseshoe arches and mosaics from the 19th and early 20th century. From synagogues to mosques, from palaces to public buildings, this architecture spans from Europe to Asia.
These London sites are located away from standard tourist paths. They include botanical and urban gardens, a Hindu temple, a medieval prison, Victorian buildings, and specialized museums. The selection contains historical markets, a puppet theater, a former pumping station, and several private residences with art collections.
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