Handel Museum

　　The Handel Museum is situated at 25 Brook Street, close to Oxford Circus Underground Station, and opened to the public after its renovation was completed in 2001. George Frideric Handel was the most prominent German composer in Britain. He was born in Germany but made his home in Britain, becoming a British citizen in 1727. As such, he is now referred to as a German-British composer.

　　Handel’s house was the residence of this Baroque composer from 1723 to 1759, where some of his most famous works were created, including the oratorios *Messiah*, *Israel in Egypt*, *Coronation Anthems*, and most of his organ concertos. As one of London’s dedicated museums, the Handel House Museum has been carefully restored to commemorate the life and works of Handel, as well as his contemporaries. The museum’s exquisitely decorated interiors offer visitors a glimpse into the life of this influential composer at the height of his career, featuring his living room, workroom, and original manuscripts. Additionally, near the Handel House Museum is the former residence of another musical genius, Jimi Hendrix, who lived there in the late 1960s. Visitors to the area should not miss these two historic London sites, which bring the legacies of musical greats vividly to life.

　　Handel House Museum Reason to visit: The premier museum dedicated to a major British composer Continent: Europe Country/Region: Britain Province/State: Greater London City: London