Without a doubt, numerous colleges have brought world-wide popularity to this town. However, the list of attractions of Cambridge is not limited to educational facilities only. The buildings, in which these famous schools are located, are of a great architectural value. The town is also home to several beautiful parks. Tourists will find interesting historical monuments and museums there. Cambridge has simply everything you need for an exciting holiday.
Beautiful gardens and parks remain one of the main advantages of Cambridge. These are ideal places for sports and entertainment, for private recreation and picnics. The botanic garden of … Open
1. Bicycle remains the most popular form of public transport in the town. You will find special bicycle lanes in the town and its suburbs. It is very simple to rent a bicycle in one of … Open
The Zoological Museum, which is very popular with tourists, was founded in 1814. A part of its exhibits, which is held today in the halls of the museum, is a present of Charles Darwin. Every day visitors are welcome to participate in fascinating excursions and lectures. Children will also be delighted with their visit to the museum. An excursion in the Museum of the History of Science will be no less informative. The tools exhibited here were used by researchers in the days of the Middle Ages. There are many really unique items exhibited here. The Cambridge Museum of Classical Archaeology also features a very interesting collection of items. Ancient Roman and Greek statues are considered the most valuable exhibits here.
One of the most popular shopping destinations for tourists in Cambridge is Market Square. This market is relatively small but the range of products presented here is very diverse. Every day … Open
A prominent attraction of Cambridge is King's College Chapel, which is considered a symbol of the University of Cambridge and a magnificent example of Perpendicular Gothic architecture. The church was built in 1446 by order of Henry VI. Since then, the shrine has not suffered much and has been constantly restored when needed. Defending their temple during World War II, the townspeople removed all the stained glass windows, thanks to which the church has survived. Another interesting religious landmark is Great St Mary's Church dating back to 1519. The style is the same perpendicular Gothic.
Cambridge is a large linguistic center of England. It attracts tourists by elegant architecture style and wide choice of tourist routes. The number of sights here is so big that it’s … Open
Clare Fellows' Gardens where the divine scent of tropical plants comes from deserves special mention. Of course, the best time to visit the garden is spring when beautiful flowers are blooming. Connoisseurs of quiet and secluded places would probably be interested in Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial and Mill Road Cemetery famous for their cleanliness and well-groomed areas. All those buried in Cambridge American Cemetery are heroes of World War II, and the cemetery itself is an inexorable reminder of futility. Mill Road Cemetery has buried heroes from both the First and Second World Wars, but its main feature is that some of the tombs belong to special architectural and historical attractions.
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