Painted Hall, Baroque building in Royal Borough of Greenwich, England.
The Painted Hall displays extensive ceiling and wall frescoes covering 40,000 square feet, featuring classical figures and maritime scenes within a grand interior.
Sir Christopher Wren designed this dining space for naval veterans in 1696, with Sir James Thornhill completing the paintings over a period of 19 years.
The hall exhibits British maritime power through allegorical paintings that combine classical mythology with historical naval achievements of the Georgian period.
Located in the Old Royal Naval College complex, the Painted Hall welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 to 17:00 with wheelchair access throughout the building.
The ceiling paintings required Thornhill to work on his back for extended periods, earning two shillings per square yard for the ceiling and one for the walls.
Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Part of: Old Royal Naval College
Address: College Way, London SE10 9NN SE10 9JF SE10 9JF
Opening Hours: Lunes-Domingo 10:00-17:00
Phone: 02082694799
Website: https://ornc.org/explore-whats-here/painted-hall
GPS coordinates: 51.48288,-0.00607
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:28
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