A Journey Through Oxford, Oxford, England
A journey through Oxford has been on my bucket list since childhood as聽studying there. I realised both and I keep going back as a day trip from London聽鈥檆ause this city calms me and makes me dream, again and again.
Although it dates back to the 12th century, Oxford鈥檚 name is synonymous with its university, much like Cambridge鈥檚. Established in 1263, the University of Oxford comprises 38 colleges, each more breathtaking than the last. The city鈥檚 incredible architecture, encompassing every English style over the centuries, makes Oxford a feast for the eyes and a wonderful walking town.
There are museums, and then there is the聽Ashmolean. Opened in 1683, it is Britain鈥檚 oldest museum, a purpose-built haven for fascinating finds from around the globe. Elias Ashmole, a freemason, royalist, alchemist, and antiquarian, donated his collection to the university, creating this remarkable institution.
It houses astonishing collections today, including early Egyptian and Minoan artefacts and Asian, Far Eastern, and Islamic art. Not to mention, it boasts the world鈥檚 most fantastic collection of Raphael drawings. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Although it dates back to the 12th century, Oxford鈥檚 name is synonymous with its university, much like Cambridge鈥檚. Established in 1263, the University of Oxford comprises 38 colleges, each more breathtaking than the last. The city鈥檚 incredible architecture, encompassing every English style over the centuries, makes Oxford a feast for the eyes and a wonderful walking town.
There are museums, and then there is the聽Ashmolean. Opened in 1683, it is Britain鈥檚 oldest museum, a purpose-built haven for fascinating finds from around the globe. Elias Ashmole, a freemason, royalist, alchemist, and antiquarian, donated his collection to the university, creating this remarkable institution.
It houses astonishing collections today, including early Egyptian and Minoan artefacts and Asian, Far Eastern, and Islamic art. Not to mention, it boasts the world鈥檚 most fantastic collection of Raphael drawings. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Journey Through Oxford
Guide Location: England » Oxford
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Silvia Moggia
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Guide Location: England » Oxford
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Silvia Moggia
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- the Ashmolean
- The Modern Art Oxford Museum
- The Bodleian Library
- Oxford鈥檚 oldest and most beautiful colleges
- Bear Inn
- Magdalen
- Blenheim Palace
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