Queen’s House in London

Queen’s House The first Palladian building by architect Inigo Jones after he returned from Italy is as enticing for its form as for its art collection. The Great Hall is a lovely cube shape with an elaborately tiled floor. Climb the beautiful helix-shaped Tulip Stairs up to the 1st floor, where there’s a rich collection of paintings and portraits with a sea or seafaring theme from the National Maritime Museum’s collection.