They both claim to be the biggest and the best city in the world. New York the "Big Apple", the city that never sleeps, and London, the city that boasts if you are bored of it then you are bored of life. Both cities have a lot in common - a diverse mix of cultures and great sights to see, as well as both having a distinct and unique allure about them.
The National Portrait Gallery vs. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Art, museums and galleries define the cultural importance of all cities. So the clash between two of the best loved art galleries in New York and London is furious. In recent years London art galleries have experienced a renaissance with Young British Artists, the opening of Tate Modern and the rival of well loved galleries like the National. New York has some of the premiere world art galleries including the Guggenheim and the Museum of Modern Art.
As you walk up the imposing steps and enter the vast entrance hall of The Metropolitan Museum of Art one wonder's what treasures and collections are housed in approximately 2 million square feet of museum space. The biggest downside of the Met is the shear scale of the collection with 2 million works of art spanning 5000 years of world culture. It is difficult to compare the scale and the scope of The Met with any other museum in the world.…