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Designed in the early 18th century by Sir James Thornhill, the Painted Hall features more than 3,700 square metres of Baroque walls and ceilings. These surfaces are covered in striking images depicting 200 figures including kings, queens and mythological creatures.
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The Painted Hall is a true masterpiece, boasting one of the most spectacular Baroque interiors in Europe. The extraordinary ceiling and wall decorations were conceived and executed by British artist Sir James Thornhill.
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So, we’ve established that the hall is pretty spectacular, but what are the paintings all about? Let me enlighten you. There are over 200 figures featured on the ceiling, each helping to tell the story of Britain’s political, cultural, and naval achievements. One of the most famous depictions in the artwork is of King William III, Queen Mary II and...
Easily one of Europe’s most beautiful (and famous) Baroque interiors, the GreenwichPainted Hall ceiling was the brainchild of artist Sir James Thornhill. Famously likened to the Sistine Chapel, this huge project took over 19 years to create, until it was finally completed in 1726. Thornhill was given the title Painter-in-ordinaryby King George I in...
Located in the charming Greenwich borough, you’ll find the Old Royal Naval College a five-minute walk from the Cutty Sark. The Old Royal Naval College is the vast centrepiece to the many Greenwich maritime landmarks, complete with an equally-impressive chapel and brilliant cafe (serving up a cracking afternoon tea, I have to say). Can’t make it to ...
Address
Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NN.
Opening Times
The Greenwich Painted Hall opening times are 10am-5pm each day, although the grounds are open between 8am-11pm, so don’t feel like you need to rush your visit. The Hall will be closing at 4pm on certain days throughout August – make sure to check the website before you visit.
Admission
General admission into the hall costs £12.50 (though, this gives you unlimited access for a whole year!). You can book your tickets in advance here.I highly recommend trying to visit on the first Sunday of each month, as tickets to visit The Painted Hall are just £5.
12. März 2019 · Die Painted Hall im Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich ist ab Ende März 2019 wieder in voller Pracht zu bestaunen. Mehrere Jahre lang wurde hier renoviert und restauriert. Warum sich ein Besuch mehr denn je lohnt, erfährst du in diesem Post. Die Geschichte der Painted Hall. Die Gemälde der Painted Hall. Umfangreiche Restaurierung ab 2017.
Designed as a dining room for retired and disabled sailors and completed in 1726, the Painted Hall is an over-the-top banqueting space that's covered floor to ceiling with the largest painting in Europe and often called the 'Sistine Chapel of the UK'.
The Painted Hall, King William Court, Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9LW. Phone: 020 8269 4747 (Greenwich Foundation general enquiries) Website: Old Royal Naval College. Open: Daily (except over Christmas) 10.00am to 5.00pm, but occasionally closed for private events. Admission free. Nearest station: Cutty Sark (DLR)
10. Jan. 2024 · This Spectacular Palace Of Art Is Reminiscent Of The Sistine Chapel • The Painted Hall. You don't need to travel to Italy for grand frescos and breathtaking baroque artwork – you simply need to get yourself to The Painted Hall in Greenwich.
