The Royal Naval College
Built by Christopher Wren in 1694 as the Greenwich Hospital for the relief and support of seamen and their dependents and for the improvement of navigation. It became the Royal Naval College in 1869. In 1999 the University of Greenwich moved in, and was joined by Trinity College of Music in 2001. Best known for its Painted Hall, with elaborate ceiling and wall paintings executed by Sir James Thornhill between 1707 and 1726.
Why it is worth a visit
Wren's Baroque riverside complex in Greenwich, with the Painted Hall often called Britain's Sistine Chapel.
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Why visit
Wren's Baroque riverside complex in Greenwich, with the Painted Hall often called Britain's Sistine Chapel.
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Also nearby
- The Cutty Sark0.2 km
- The Royal Observatory0.6 km
- Greenwich Park0.8 km