Burlington House | |
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![]() The façade of Burlington House, 2010 | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Neo-Palladian |
Location | Mayfair, London |
Burlington House is a building on Piccadilly in Mayfair, London. It was originally a private English Baroque and then Neo-Palladian mansion owned by the Earls of Burlington. It was significantly expanded in the mid-19th century after being purchased by the British government. Today, the Royal Academy and five learned societies occupy much of the building.