King's College Chapel, Cambridge (must see)
King鈥檚 College Chapel has stood in Cambridge since 1515 when Henry VIII was King of England. As its name suggests, the chapel was built to provide a place of worship for residents of nearby King鈥檚 College, at the western end of the city鈥檚 sprawling university campus. The chapel is considered to be one of the city鈥檚 finest examples of late Gothic English architecture. The interior of the chapel building is notable for its ornate fan vault ceiling, as well as elements of Renaissance-era design. Nikolaus Pevsner, a leading expert on ecclesiastical architecture, stated that King鈥檚 College Chapel contains the UK鈥檚 finest surviving examples of Italian decoration. The chapel is one of Cambridge鈥檚 most distinctive buildings and is featured on the city council logo.
The chapel is known for its exquisite original stained glass windows, which date from the 16th century. Still an active place of worship, King鈥檚 College Chapel is also used for college events and concerts, including the college music society鈥檚 May Week Concert, where the audience is treated to free champagne and strawberries on the church lawn. The chapel has a rich musical history, on account of its exceptional acoustics, and has a world-famous men鈥檚 choir.
Why You Should Visit:
This chapel is like a cathedral in scale and grandeur with high stained glass windows and a wonderful ornate ceiling which is worth seeing on its own.
The grounds offer a superb view of the chapel exterior and other buildings, as well as the river.
Tip:
Try going to Evensong at 5:30pm (you need to get there around 5pm) which is not chargeable, but has a retiring collection; the service is lovely and you can sit within the chapel and soak up the atmosphere of this ancient building.
The chapel is known for its exquisite original stained glass windows, which date from the 16th century. Still an active place of worship, King鈥檚 College Chapel is also used for college events and concerts, including the college music society鈥檚 May Week Concert, where the audience is treated to free champagne and strawberries on the church lawn. The chapel has a rich musical history, on account of its exceptional acoustics, and has a world-famous men鈥檚 choir.
Why You Should Visit:
This chapel is like a cathedral in scale and grandeur with high stained glass windows and a wonderful ornate ceiling which is worth seeing on its own.
The grounds offer a superb view of the chapel exterior and other buildings, as well as the river.
Tip:
Try going to Evensong at 5:30pm (you need to get there around 5pm) which is not chargeable, but has a retiring collection; the service is lovely and you can sit within the chapel and soak up the atmosphere of this ancient building.
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King's College Chapel on Map
Sight Name: King's College Chapel
Sight Location: Cambridge, England (See walking tours in Cambridge)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Cambridge, England (See walking tours in Cambridge)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Cambridge, England
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Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
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Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles