Attraction in Greenwich
Queen's House
Romney Road
Greenwich
London
SE10 9NF
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During Tudor times Greenwich had a riverside royal palace (Placentia). In 1619 it was decided that the old palace could do with a modern house for entertaining the Queen's guests and Inigo Jones introduced a radical new style of building to England influenced by Italian architecture. The Queen's House is elegant and built to a proportional style. Admire the Great Hall, the Orangery and a Loggia overlooking Greenwich Park. Oil paintings, including a famous view by Canaletto, record the Stuart royals and the history of Geenwich.
A set of rooms are set aside for special exhibitions which include a good selection of seascapes and portraits by 18th - 20th century artists.
See also entries for the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory. Greenwich World Heritage Site includes a number of superb attractions and is easily accessed from central London by train, DLR and river cruise.
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Months Open: Jan - Dec (closed 24-26 Dec)
Admission Price: Free except special exhibitions
Catering: Café/Refreshments
More Attractions nearby
Wernher Collection at Ranger's House (0.16 miles)
Fan Museum (0.36 miles)
Greenwich Park (0.42 miles)
Royal Observatory Greenwich (0.49 miles)
Old Royal Naval College (0.62 miles)
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