Oxford is one of the earliest and most celebrated university areas in Europe, and for centuries has rivaled Cambridge for academic pre-eminence in England. Its untrammeled spirit of exploration, many delightful gardens, courtyards, and faculty parks - together with the frantic bustle of its pedestrian zone as well as outstanding cultural equipment - all help develop a really special atmosphere.

1. Oxford City Center
Although the center of Oxford is not large, a lot of time should be allowed for a visit since there are so many things to do here. The city's four major streets meet at the intersection called Carfax, an effective place to start for a tour.

2. University Church of St. Mary the Virgin
While sightseeing within the city center, be sure to include the Faculty Church - the Faculty Church of St. Mary the Virgin (or merely St. Mary's) - on your Oxford itinerary.

3. Christ Church Cathedral
Although the existing building dates through the 12th century, Christ Church acquired cathedral health in 1546. Probably the most striking feature in the interior is the two fold arcading of the nave, creating an impression of much greater height.

4. Christ Church College
Christ Church, one of the largest of Oxford's colleges, was created in 1525 by Cardinal Wolsey along with re founded after his fall by Henry VIII. Tom Tower, incorporated by Christopher Wren contained 1682.

5. Magdalen College
Magdalen College was created in 1458 on a website outside the city walls. Its lovely Magdalen Tower was built in 1482, even though the Muniment Tower is the entry to the chapel where evensong is sung with the college's celebrated choir.


6. Radcliffe Square
Placed in the city center, Radcliffe Square is home to many of the city's most important college buildings. Here, you will see that the existing Schools Quadrangle (1613) as well as the Radcliffe Camera (1737), a rotunda that originally housed the Radcliffe Library.

7. Sheldonian Theatre
Constructed in 1664, the Sheldonian Theatre was Sir Christopher Wren's next main building. Of particular interest here's the historic venue's stunning ceiling fresco. Restored in 2008, the fresco - which depicts "Truth" taking out "Ignorance" from the University - consists of thirty two panels initially painted in the 1600s. Guided tours (as well as self guided tours) are available.

8. Ashmolean Museum
The Ashmolean Museum - formerly known as the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology - was founded in 1683. Not simply is it probably the oldest museum in the country, it is also the most important of the 4 university museums.
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