Any visitor to London who is even remotely interested in art should not miss the opportunity to visit the National Portrait Gallery near Trafalgar Square. The National Portrait Gallery is home to an enormous collection of over 200,000 portraits dating from the 16th century to the present, featuring a variety of mediums such as photography, oils, pen and ink, watercolor, and much more. The vast collection can best be appreciated by following one of the gallery's themed tours - you can hire an audio guide and then set off to explore what interests you the most. A few of the themed tours include Kings and Queens, Highlights of the Collection, and Fame and Celebrity. The gallery also hosts a series of special exhibitions, lunchtime lectures, and workshops for all ages.

National Portrait Gallery, St. Martin's Place, London, WC2H 0HE, Phone: +44-20-7306-0055

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