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pigeons. A former London mayor decided that London's “flying rats” were a public nuis-
ance and evicted Trafalgar Square's venerable seed salesmen (Tube: Charing Cross).
For more on Trafalgar Square, see
here
in the Westminster Walk.
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Displaying an unsurpassed collection of European paintings from 1250 to
1900—including works by Leonardo, Botticelli, Velázquez, Rembrandt, Turner, Van
Gogh, and the Impressionists—this is one of Europe's great galleries. The collection is
huge; following the route suggested in my self-guided tour will give you the best quick
visit. For a more thorough tour, use the gallery's excellent audioguide. Or pick out just one
masterpiece or a handful of great artists using the gallery's online “Short of Time” sugges-
tions. Whatever time you spend here is worth it.
