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London - Queen's House

 
Queen's House is a building of great interest in its own right. A Palladian mansion, designed by Inigo Jones - imitated in many other houses of the period but never equalled - it is a masterpiece of Classical architecture, notable for its symmetrical proportions, harmoniously contrived detail and finely executed marble floors, wrought-iron ballustrades and carved and painted ceilings.

Must-see attractions nearby:
St Paul's Cathedral
Tower of London
Trafalgar Square
Westminster Abbey
British Museum
Victoria & Albert Museum
Greenwich
The house, begun in 1617, was commissioned by James I as a residence for his wife, Anne of Denmark, but was abandoned after her death. In 1629 Charles I had it completed by Inigo Jones for his wife, Henrietta Maria. The latter, who had fled during Cromwell's domination, returned to the palace in 1660. With Greenwich Park as its garden Queen's House epitomises the entire art form of royal residences. After six year's renovation, which cost five million pounds, Queen's House was reopened in May 1990.

This was the first Renaissance building in England.
Address: National Maritime Museum & Queen's House, Romney Road, Greenwich SE10 9NF, England
Hours:
10am-5pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Tips: Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
Transit: BritRail: Maze Hill.

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