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The Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College — Greenwich

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The Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College

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Known as 'Britain's Sistine Chapel', the Painted Hall is a breathtaking masterpiece of English Baroque art. Designed and painted by Sir James Thornhill between 1708 and 1727, its elaborately decorated walls and ceiling depict Britain's naval power and Protestant succession. Visitors can marvel at the intricate details and learn about its conservation.

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