Brown University, Providence (must see)
Founded in 1764, Brown University is one of the oldest Ivy League schools in the U.S., and it made history early on as the first to admit students without regard to religious affiliation. Even its charter broke new ground by ensuring no sectarian bias would influence the selection of trustees.
Originally established as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Brown relocated to College Hill in 1770. The campus offers a mix of historic and contemporary architecture, with 235 buildings in total. University Hall, erected in 1770, remains the oldest structure, and many other buildings reflect the Georgian and Richardsonian Romanesque styles.
Brown is celebrated for its Open Curriculum, introduced in 1969, which encourages students to chart their own academic paths, free from traditional general education requirements, as well as to embrace independent thought and creative exploration.
The university encompasses the College, the Graduate School, the Warren Alpert Medical School, the School of Engineering, and the School of Public Health. Together, these schools offer over 40 academic departments and a wide array of programs, cementing Brown鈥檚 reputation for interdisciplinary research and innovation.
At the heart of the campus, the John Carter Brown Library serves as a world-class resource dedicated to the early history of the Americas. Since its founding in 1846, this independently funded library has amassed an extraordinary collection of rare books, manuscripts, and maps.
Originally established as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Brown relocated to College Hill in 1770. The campus offers a mix of historic and contemporary architecture, with 235 buildings in total. University Hall, erected in 1770, remains the oldest structure, and many other buildings reflect the Georgian and Richardsonian Romanesque styles.
Brown is celebrated for its Open Curriculum, introduced in 1969, which encourages students to chart their own academic paths, free from traditional general education requirements, as well as to embrace independent thought and creative exploration.
The university encompasses the College, the Graduate School, the Warren Alpert Medical School, the School of Engineering, and the School of Public Health. Together, these schools offer over 40 academic departments and a wide array of programs, cementing Brown鈥檚 reputation for interdisciplinary research and innovation.
At the heart of the campus, the John Carter Brown Library serves as a world-class resource dedicated to the early history of the Americas. Since its founding in 1846, this independently funded library has amassed an extraordinary collection of rare books, manuscripts, and maps.
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Sight Name: Brown University
Sight Location: Providence, USA (See walking tours in Providence)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Providence, USA (See walking tours in Providence)
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Walking Tours in Providence, Rhode Island
Create Your Own Walk in Providence
Creating your own self-guided walk in Providence is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Brown University Walking Tour
Chief among the iconic landmarks contributing to the cultural atmosphere of Providence, Rhode Island, is Brown University, a prestigious Ivy League institution known for its liberal arts education and vibrant campus life. Founded in 1764, this is the seventh-oldest university in the United States, chartered before the American Revolution.
Brown's historic campus offers a classic New... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Brown's historic campus offers a classic New... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Providence Historical Buildings Tour
A beautiful city on the banks of the Providence River, Providence, Rhode Island, is nearly as old as the United States themselves 鈥� founded in 1636. As such, the city has many interesting historical and architectural landmarks worth checking out that tell the story of its past.
Among these, the Providence County Courthouse stands as a symbol of justice and governance. The Old Stone Bank,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Among these, the Providence County Courthouse stands as a symbol of justice and governance. The Old Stone Bank,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
Providence Introduction Walking Tour
Along the banks of the Providence River sits one of New England鈥檚 oldest and most storied settlements. Founded in 1636 by Roger Williams, a bold dissenter fleeing Massachusetts Bay Colony, it initially began as a sanctuary of religious freedom. Williams believed this haven was revealed through divine mercy鈥攈ence the name 鈥淧rovidence.鈥� Over time, the city grew from its humble beginnings... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles