🏛️ Old Royal Naval College

The Old Royal Naval College is one of the most spectacular Baroque architectural ensembles in Britain, designed by Christopher Wren and completed in 1712 as a naval hospital. The Painted Hall — known as the 'Sistine Chapel of the UK' — is free to enter and features an extraordinary painted ceiling and walls by James Thornhill, completed over 19 years. Nelson's body lay in state here in 1805. The grounds are free to walk through and offer superb views of the Queen's House and Canary Wharf beyond.