European cities are generally small, except for those that can be played. Generally, two or three days in big cities, and one day in small cities is enough. Of course, if you want to savor an art gallery or museum, that's another matter. As far as my family is concerned, I think Paris, Rome and Barcelona are all excellent schools, and now London is another one. Not only that, I want to put her before Barcelona. They say they are good schools because they think these cities are fascinating textbooks. The more you learn, the deeper you look, the more you feel inadequate!
Today, we will talk about the route of the art tour in London. It is absolutely oil painting, architecture and literature that fill our eyes.
Four years studying in France made me fall in love with these precious oil paintings, especially in Paris. Once you read a book and learn a famous book, you can go straight to the original, which is a very pleasing thing. Therefore, coming to London, art galleries are inevitable. I went to four places this time: National Art Museum, Portrait Art Museum, Courtauld Art Museum and Queen Art Museum.
Let's start with the National Gallery. I stayed there all day, but I just enjoyed the works of19th century. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to savor the Dutch works of17th century. The National Art Museum is divided into four areas according to color. Of course, you can follow the Chinese browser to enjoy 50 famous paintings in four regions. For example, Sula's Bath in Agniel (Seurat: Bather of Asniles) can let you enjoy the light-splitting stippling of the stippling school. If you look at this painting from different angles, the color will change and the isolation of the characters will be greatly enhanced. Another example is Thomas gainsborough's gainsborough: The Morning Walk. Studying hard is a lifelong process. Of course, in addition to these 50 famous paintings, excellent works can be seen everywhere. I was deeply impressed by The Wedding A-la-Mode Series by British satirist Huo Jiasi, which solidified the real society instantly. The whole art gallery is like a detailed art history, which can be read slowly. Happily, the National Gallery is open to the public free of charge all year round. If I live in London, I hope I can feast my eyes from time to time. The National Portrait Gallery is next door, where we can find portraits of Shakespeare, Bronte sisters, Darwin, JMS, and of course many portraits of royal family members and parliamentarians. The National Portrait Gallery is also open to the public free of charge.
Out of the art gallery, it is Trafalgar Square, a very warm square in the city center. It's really nice to sit there, have lunch, listen to artists' performances and feed pigeons when the weather is fine. Especially in the Christmas season, a big Christmas tree will be erected in the center of the square. It is said that Norway gives a Christmas tree every year to thank Britain for its aid in the war.
Visitors who like impressionist painting must not miss the Kutod Art Museum next to Waterloo Bridge. This is a private residence. Although it is not big, it is also collected by many people. The most famous is Manet's Goddess Club. And I happened to see Sura's painting in Voith, Courbet, which made me very happy. After all, I live in Courbet Voith, a suburb of Paris this year.
The Queen's Gallery is also part of Buckingham Palace. Personally, I think it's a comparison with cheating. Expensive limited edition paintings are only temporary exhibitions. What's more, Buckingham Palace is closed in winter except for group tours, and the price of group tours really feels like a joke! So I can only wait for summer with regret.
Buckingham Palace is basically surrounded by gardens, such as Green Park and St Jim's Park. I chose St James Park as the road. On the other side of the park are the famous Westminster Abbey, St Margaret's Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Building, and of course, the melodious Thames and the London Eye on the other side of the river. St James Park, formerly the Royal Forest Park, is really beautiful. It seems to blend in with those small animals. Squirrels jumping up and down is really interesting. In the rain and fog, there is no interest. Next to the park is a boulevard with tall and vigorous trunks on both sides. Whether you choose to visit the park or the boulevard, it is a good choice. I like this place better than the famous Hyde Park. Soon I arrived at the landmark buildings in London. Needless to say, the parliament building is magnificent. It seems that parliament buildings everywhere are so magnificent. Listen to the sound of Big Ben, will you have a sense of accomplishment? On the side of Westminster Abbey, visitors can go directly to the Parliament Building. European churches can't surprise me too much, but it's interesting to imagine the coronation ceremony of the royal family. If you come to Westminster Abbey, don't miss Notre Dame. It is worth mentioning that except the main hall, the small churches next to Westminster Abbey are magnificent and can be seen at a glance. There are Simon's poet's corner, Shakespeare's statue, Jane Austen's monument and so on. Make you stop and wander? From the main hall to the nearby monastery, I prefer the college garden. Legend has it that this was once the place where hermits and monks planted their own vegetables. This is such a quiet garden that you can see the iconic Big Ben through the stone arch.
Speaking of churches in London, we have to mention St Paul's Cathedral, which used to be the highest skyline in London and the second cathedral in Europe. If you are not in a hurry, Sao Paulo's Chinese explanation can bring you a vivid lesson. In addition to her main hall, she can climb the dome and overlook it. Below the main hall is a rare underground tomb with the same size as the main hall, which is the largest underground tomb in Europe. St Paul's Cathedral is the national cathedral of England. As soon as you enter the church, you can see the baptismal pool, "Come out of the water and get a new life", which coincides with the motto "Water is the best" of Thales, the founder of human philosophy. Then there is the nave, which is the way for Christians. It used to be the wedding venue of Princess Diana, the victory celebration of World War II, and the state funeral of Wellington and Churchill. You can sit quietly for a while and feel one solemn historical event after another. It would be better if you could meet the children in the choir (usually around 1 1: 30). Climb 530 steps and explore the 365-inch black and white dome. Smart designers design according to the number of days in a year. In order to increase the view of the church, there are not only inner domes, but also outer domes, which is why Sao Paulo once became the London skyline. The spiral staircase is getting narrower and narrower. When you reach the dome, you can enjoy the scenery of London. Although the wind is strong enough to blow people down, it is still worth going. Before reaching the top of the tower, I will pass the famous echo wall, which is similar to the sound wall and reminds me of the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing. I used to have a good time with my friends on the sound wall. This time I am traveling alone, and no one is playing with me. In fact, the catacombs are not as big as I expected, especially half of them have been separated into cafes, which I think is just a step away. The atmosphere is not gloomy. No matter how you feel the baptism of St. Paul's Church, it is essential for your trip to London.
Coming out of St. Paul's Cathedral and crossing the Millennium Bridge is the Shakespeare amphitheater that Shakespeare fans can't miss. Unfortunately, there is no drama in winter, so I can only look at the silent stage and imagine the noisy scene during the performance. To my delight, I am really excited to buy Shakespeare's complete English works in the bookstore of the theater. My childhood dream has finally come true. It is definitely a book worth remembering for a lifetime.
Another famous but not crowded scenic spot is the Tower of London. This ancient castle and dungeon stands quietly by the Thames, and you can imagine that ships pass by for a fee. The gatekeepers of the Tower of London are all retired soldiers in their forties, so they can't find anyone to fill their positions. Now they live on one side of the Tower of London, and so do their descendants. Do they feel like Beijing compound? What is more eye-catching this time is the royal treasure exhibition inside. The usual few carats are really inconspicuous, and the royal diamonds are almost blinding me. Especially spoons, jewels, scepters and crown jewels are really high-end. Seeing the true face of Four Treasures of the Study, the ticket price is still worth it.
The last two small scenic spots are very small, but as we all know, the queue is particularly long. One is the Sherlock Holmes Museum in Baker Street, and the other is the Harry Potter Station. As soon as Baker Street arrived at the subway station, I saw the detective's head printed on the subway station. Then I went to Baker Street. Before I saw the museum, I saw a sea of people waiting for me. So it's no exaggeration for detective fans to get up early or wait for two hours. The whole building will be built, but the third floor is open to the public. The room is warm and exquisite, with many movie scenes, small pipes and detective hats for tourists to play with. You can also leave your name in the autograph book before you leave. I'm not a Sherlock Holmes fan, so I'm not too excited. But when I think of my satisfaction when I saw Anne's Cabin in Holland, I can think of the excitement of detective fans coming here.
Let's talk about Harry Potter's stop at King's Cross Station! At first, I was worried that I would have to go to platform 9 or 10 to find the scene in this movie. Do you want me to buy a train ticket at one of these two platforms? As a result, people gathered around it to take pictures of tourists, and the staff prepared a scarf for you to take pictures of you. Professional enough! If only there were such a wall! If you go to King's Cross Station, you can visit the British Library not far from the subway station and feel the deterrent effect of books.
Finally, I'd like to mention the Sir sir john soane Museum, which I didn't know until I read The Raiders of London, but it's also a place I've been crazy about since I went there. If you are a lover of architecture, collection or interior design, you may not want to go there. Sir john soane is the greatest architect in Britain. 1833, he made a will and donated his house to the country, but asked that the furnishings inside could not be changed at all. This house is a collection of the achievements of architects who have traveled in Europe for many years, and its layout is ingenious. You can find it anywhere. It seems to be closely related to another part of the house. Especially oil painters, their eyeballs will be published, which is amazing. When I entered the oil painting room, I was surprised to see a car full of oil paintings. Surprisingly, there are not only four walls, but also moving plates. After every game, there are new collections and mysteries. When you think the answer has been solved, the commentator moves a board and the sculpture of the outhouse appears in front of you again. In addition to these four series, there are some sketches designed by architects for London. After coming out of the museum, I can only marvel at "genius"!
The British Museum is our most familiar museum. I want to talk about some special feelings. The library of the British Museum is daunting. Not to mention the style of the library itself, but those western gadgets in it really feel like watching a peep show. Even though I have been to many places in Europe and seen some magnificent museums, I really find it convincing. So the British Museum is a place that makes me feel extremely contradictory. China Pavilion makes my heart ache, but I have to admit that everything in the British Museum is really a treasure. I can't wait to play that lifelike chess game. Therefore, staying in the British Museum for a long time and settling down the history will definitely gain a lot.
London has given me many good memories. A few days' hurry can't cover everything. It can only be regarded as an artistic journey, and you can feast your eyes! Don't be too bold, even just walking along the Thames is a pleasure!