Burlington House

　　    Burlington House is located on Piccadilly in London. It was originally a private Palladian-style mansion and was expanded in the mid-19th century. It was purchased by the British government and gained widespread recognition for the contemporary art exhibitions hosted by the Royal Academy, making it quite famous in London.

　　    The history of Burlington House dates back to the 1660s. Around 1665 or 1666, a large residence was first built, which was later renovated between 1717 and 1718. In 1854, the British government purchased Burlington House for £140,000. By 1857, the Royal Society, the Linnean Society, and the Royal Chemical Society had moved into the building. Currently, the main building at the north end of the courtyard houses the Royal Academy, while the five academic societies—the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Geological Society of London, the Linnean Society of London, the Royal Astronomical Society, and the Society of Antiquaries of London—are located in the east and west wings as well as the Piccadilly wing at the south end.

　　    The courtyard of Burlington House is open to the public during the day. The Royal Academy’s public art exhibitions are held on the third floor of the main building, where temporary small-scale art shows are often featured. The principal reception room on the second floor is the John Madejski Fine Rooms.

　　    Burlington House     Must-visit reason: One of the most popular buildings in London     Continent: Europe【Europe】     Country/Region: Britain[Britain]     Province/State: Greater London [Greater London]     City: London [London]