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Ranked #1 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “A national treasure” 16/06/2013
- “A Magical Experience” 12/06/2013
Category: Educational Sites; Religious Sites
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This imposing English Gothic structure was built between 1446 and 1515, and is the site where many great scholars were...
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This imposing English Gothic structure was built between 1446 and 1515, and is the site where many great scholars were educated.
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Ranked #2 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Thought Provoking” 12/06/2013
- “Our visit” 05/06/2013
Category: Cemeteries
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First established on December 7, 1943, this area of 30.5 acres was donated by the University of Cambridge to serve as a...
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First established on December 7, 1943, this area of 30.5 acres was donated by the University of Cambridge to serve as a permanent Military Cemetery to honor those Americans who gave their lives during World War II.
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Ranked #3 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Historic Cambridge” 13/05/2013
- “No car needed” 25/04/2013
Category: Educational Sites; Historic Sites
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Founded in 1209, nearly a century after Oxford University was established, the university was formally incorporated in 1571...
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Founded in 1209, nearly a century after Oxford University was established, the university was formally incorporated in 1571 and was patterned after those of Oxford and Paris with a traditional course of study based on Latin grammar, rhetoric and logic, arithmetic, geometry, music and astronomy.
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Ranked #4 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Stunning....and wonderful place” 05/06/2013
- “Awe-inspiring” 02/06/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Dating from the mid-15th century and one of the finest examples of medieval architect, this college’s main draw is its...
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Dating from the mid-15th century and one of the finest examples of medieval architect, this college’s main draw is its chapel that houses Rubens’ Adoration of the Magi.
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Ranked #5 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Magnifient college” 05/06/2013
- “Great piece of history” 30/05/2013
Category: Educational Sites; Historic Sites
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Founded in 1546 by Henry VIII, this college boasts the famous apple tree that prompted Isaac Newton to develop his theory of...
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Founded in 1546 by Henry VIII, this college boasts the famous apple tree that prompted Isaac Newton to develop his theory of gravity.
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Ranked #6 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Great visitor experience” 15/06/2013
- “A great day out” 14/06/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Gardens
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Scenic mansion features a unique collection of painted views of Windsor, spanning a 350-year period, and a 20th-century...
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Scenic mansion features a unique collection of painted views of Windsor, spanning a 350-year period, and a 20th-century garden designed on the grounds of an Augustinian priory.
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Ranked #7 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “One of the best” 02/06/2013
- “Great piece of history” 30/05/2013
Category: Educational Sites; Historic Sites
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Founded in 1511 from the estate of Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII, this Cambridge college features a...
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Founded in 1511 from the estate of Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII, this Cambridge college features a gatehouse whose exterior is beautifully carved and painted.
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Ranked #8 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “A definate must try...” 28/05/2013
- “A typical English Village” 24/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Historic Walking Areas
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Located a short distance from the center of Cambridge, this historic and picturesque village features a magnificent medieval...
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Located a short distance from the center of Cambridge, this historic and picturesque village features a magnificent medieval church, quaint thatched cottages and a pool where Lord Byron used to swim.
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Ranked #9 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Beautiful grounds and architecture” 17/05/2013
- “Central location - beautiful quad” 08/04/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Educational Sites
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Founded in 1347, this is the third oldest of the Cambridge colleges, which features a chapel that was the debut commission of...
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Founded in 1347, this is the third oldest of the Cambridge colleges, which features a chapel that was the debut commission of architect Christopher Wren in 1665.
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Ranked #10 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “One of my favorite buildings in Cambri...” 01/05/2013
- “crazy Little Church” 19/03/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Before Newton and Darwin, Milton and Lewis, before the Colleges and the University... the Round Church in Cambridge was...
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Before Newton and Darwin, Milton and Lewis, before the Colleges and the University... the Round Church in Cambridge was built.Start at the second oldest building in the city to learn about the history of Cambridge through a 20minute film and a thorough exhibition.Open: Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 | Sundays 1-5 (Plus Mondays 10-5 from Easter)Guided Walks of the City: Wednesday 11am | Sunday 2.30pm (More in the summer)On the Number 1 bus route from the railway station.Small entrance charge | Free for residents and children
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Ranked #11 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “A wealth of history” 10/04/2013
- “historic timber buildings and wonderfu...” 23/03/2013
Category: Educational Sites; Historic Sites
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Margaret of Anjou, Henry VIs wife, and Elizabeth Woodville, Edward VIs wife, founded this small and intimate college at...
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Margaret of Anjou, Henry VIs wife, and Elizabeth Woodville, Edward VIs wife, founded this small and intimate college at Cambridge University in 1448.
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Ranked #12 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Absolutely wonderful.” 23/03/2013
- “Well worth a visit” 18/03/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Educational Sites
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Commonly referred to as Caius (pronounced Keys,) this college offers graduate and undergraduate studies to approximately 800...
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Commonly referred to as Caius (pronounced Keys,) this college offers graduate and undergraduate studies to approximately 800 students every year, and is part of the University of Cambridge.
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Ranked #13 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “beautifl church in city center” 14/03/2013
- “AN outstanding building with a great i...” 03/09/2012
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Built in 1890, this magnificent neo-Gothic structure features a 214-foot spire, stained-glass windows and murals, and a...
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Built in 1890, this magnificent neo-Gothic structure features a 214-foot spire, stained-glass windows and murals, and a 16th-century wooden statue of the Virgin Mary.
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Ranked #14 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “A Historical College - in good and bad...” 26/03/2013
- “Nice college, central, not as nice as...” 22/03/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Located in central Cambridge and sheltered behind high stone walls, this picturesque college features a chapel with oak...
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Located in central Cambridge and sheltered behind high stone walls, this picturesque college features a chapel with oak paneling that is the final resting place of Oliver Cromwell's head.
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Ranked #15 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Sunday craft market” 07/05/2013
- “Daily market” 05/05/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #16 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “A quiet santuary in a busy city” 03/02/2013
- “Small friendly college” 31/10/2012
Category: Historic Sites; Educational Sites
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It is said that Poet John Milton sat and wrote poetry under a tree on the grounds of this College, whose famous alumni...
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It is said that Poet John Milton sat and wrote poetry under a tree on the grounds of this College, whose famous alumni include General Jan Smuts, John Milton, Charles Darwin and CP Snow.
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Ranked #17 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Historic Church in the Centre of Cambr...” 14/05/2013
- “Little disappointed with the view from...” 06/05/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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Overlooking the market place, this architectural marvel was built in 1478 with much of its construction and décor in the...
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Overlooking the market place, this architectural marvel was built in 1478 with much of its construction and décor in the Tudor-style; Henry VII himself donated more than one hundred oak trees to build its roof.
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Ranked #18 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “The cutest college.” 09/06/2012
- “Muy recomendable” 18/12/2012
Category: Educational Sites; Historic Sites
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Founded in 1350 by Bishop Bateman of Norwich, Trinity is the fifth oldest surviving College of Cambridge University and...
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Founded in 1350 by Bishop Bateman of Norwich, Trinity is the fifth oldest surviving College of Cambridge University and boasts such alumni notables as Robert Herrick, F D Maurice, J B Priestley and Lord Howe.
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Ranked #19 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “how a church should be” 01/10/2012
- “my origin?” 10/02/2012
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #20 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Nice way to spend an afternoon” 29/05/2013
- “Great to be back” 27/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #21 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “One of the biggest libraries in the wo...” 20/12/2012
- “All of life is here.” 07/06/2012
Category: Libraries; Educational Sites
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The library of Cambridge University houses one of the world's largest collections of books and manuscripts, which are put on...
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The library of Cambridge University houses one of the world's largest collections of books and manuscripts, which are put on public display in the College's exhibition center twice a year.
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Ranked #22 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Beautiful gardens.” 13/08/2012
- “Fishing dinner” 04/07/2012
Category: Educational Sites
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Accepting both postgraduate and undergraduate students, this is considered one of the most cosmopolitan of the Cambridge...
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Accepting both postgraduate and undergraduate students, this is considered one of the most cosmopolitan of the Cambridge Colleges since more than two-thirds of its students come from outside the United Kingdom.
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Ranked #23 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Former Franciscan Church with decorati...” 14/05/2013
- “beautiful historic church” 14/02/2012
Category: Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Built around 1320, this church was dedicated to St. Botolph, the patron saint of travelers in medieval times.
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Ranked #24 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Superb pre-Romanesque archway” 07/04/2013
- “Die älteste Kirche in Cambridge” 22/04/2011
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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St Bene't's (St. Benedicts) Church predates the Norman conquest of England in 1066, and features the Anglo-Saxon tower (circa...
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St Bene't's (St. Benedicts) Church predates the Norman conquest of England in 1066, and features the Anglo-Saxon tower (circa 1025AD,) which is the oldest building in Cambridgeshire.
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Ranked #25 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “college of amber reeves” 14/03/2013
- “A neglected beauty” 04/05/2011
Category: Educational Sites; Architectural Buildings
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Founded in 1871, this all-female college is sited in a maze-like complex of mid-Victorian buildings surrounded by picturesque...
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Founded in 1871, this all-female college is sited in a maze-like complex of mid-Victorian buildings surrounded by picturesque gardens.
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Ranked #26 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “A wonderful college with much history” 18/04/2013
- “great college” 02/04/2013
Category: Educational Sites
Founded in 1326 as University Hall, this is the second oldest of the Cambridge colleges.
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Ranked #27 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Very different to the usual college” 12/06/2012
- “A great place to stay at in summer” 22/07/2011
Category: Educational Sites
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Established in 1965 in honor of Lucy Cavendish, an avid campaigner for women's education during the early 20th century, this...
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Established in 1965 in honor of Lucy Cavendish, an avid campaigner for women's education during the early 20th century, this all-women college is the smallest with approximately 200 enrolled students.
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Ranked #28 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “ONE OF CAMBRIDGES MOST BEAUTIFUL COLLE...” 14/03/2013
- “Good conference venue, basic accommoda...” 09/09/2012
Category: Educational Sites; Historic Sites
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Founded as an academy in 1730 by the Congregational Fund Board, Homerton now serves as an independent specialist college...
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Founded as an academy in 1730 by the Congregational Fund Board, Homerton now serves as an independent specialist college within the University of Cambridge.
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Ranked #29 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “Cambridge's decent bed and breakfast.” 06/10/2012
- “GARDENS” 19/05/2012
Category: Educational Sites; Architectural Buildings
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The newest Cambridge College was founded in 1977 with its pleasing modern buildings built in red brick with balconies facing...
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The newest Cambridge College was founded in 1977 with its pleasing modern buildings built in red brick with balconies facing into a paved courtyard.
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Ranked #30 of 54 Cultural in Cambridge
- “unsafe” 06/04/2013
- “Relaxing, social, fun.” 20/12/2012
Category: Parks
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This urban oasis of calm is considered one of Cambridges most popular parks with acres of grass, an avenue of Plane trees...
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This urban oasis of calm is considered one of Cambridges most popular parks with acres of grass, an avenue of Plane trees and an outdoor swimming pool in the summer.
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