05 July 2012 03:39 PM | By Francis Whittaker
Guide to London: Museums and Galleries

National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery

National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery (© Reuters/Luke MacGregor)
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The National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery both occupy prime spots next to Trafalgar Square, and are two of the most iconic art institutions on the planet.

The National Gallery houses 2,300 paintings dating back to the 13th century, while the National Portrait Gallery has a huge collection of 10,000 portraits.

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