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University of Oxford
Oxford University, located in Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the UK. There are no school gates and walls here. More than 30 quaint and solemn college buildings are scattered on the streets of Oxford City. The cobblestone streets pass through the campus, full of literary and elegant atmosphere.Oxford · 600m from downtown
Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs is located in the city center of Oxford, England, United Kingdom, and connects two buildings of Hertford College, University of Oxford. Built in 1913, it is one of the iconic architectural landmarks in Oxford. The bridge features an enclosed, elevated walkway design and is constructed of light-colored stone, with an exterior that reflects Neo-Gothic architectural features. Spanning a narrow street, its arched structure, stone decorations, and intricate window tracery allow it to blend seamlessly with the surrounding historic buildings. Its primary purpose is to facilitate travel between different areas of the college for students and faculty. It contains internal stairs that connect different floors of the buildings on both sides.Oxford · 377m from downtown
University Church of St Mary the Virgin
The University Church of Notre Dame, also known as St. Mary's Church, is the main church of Oxford University. It has a history of nearly a thousand years and its architecture is magnificent and gorgeous. Because it is next to Glochester Green bus station, it is also the first impression many tourists have of Oxford. This is a post-Gothic building, and the church spire is considered one of the iconic sights in the UK. You can climb to the top of the tower for a 360-degree view of Oxford, especially the beautiful long view of Radcliffe Library, All Souls College and the city to the south. The baroque church porch was built in 1637, and its spiral columns were a major innovation in the history of British architecture. The war of 1645 left bullet marks on the porch. In the early days, St. Mary's Church was the common church of the various colleges, and all ceremonies, formal meetings, and examinations took place here. Later, the activities of each college became more and more independent, and the role of the church gradually weakened. In the famous scuffle between university teachers and students and the citizens in the 13th century, the king ordered the citizens to compensate the university for its losses and to cover the cost of the university for the next 500 years. Therefore, on the day of the monk's day every year, a team of representatives of Oxford citizens will come to the church and give the compensation to the high-ranking people in the school. It has now become a rather symbolic ritual.Oxford · 288m from downtown
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
The University Museum of Oxford University, which collects and displays natural history specimens, is located opposite Keber College, Oxford University, UK. The museum was founded by geologist John Phillips, one of the main skeptics of Darwin's theory of evolution. The museum's lecture hall, which was the site of the 1860 Oxford debate on evolution, is now part of the University's Department of Chemistry, Zoology and Mathematics. The biggest attraction here is the natural history collection of more than 5 million items, from strange insects and fossils to the gigantic Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, which is dizzying. The museum is more famous for the most complete specimen of a dodo in the world (Oxforddodo, a mysterious creature that has been extinct for more than 300 years), and the logo of the museum is also a dodo image.Oxford · 759m from downtown
Ashmolean Museum
Built in 1683, the magnificent Ashmolean Museum is the oldest public museum in England and a very important one of Oxford's four university museums. Like other museums in the UK, this is a neoclassical Greek-style building. It is small in size, but it is one of the very oldest museums in Europe, and the works in it are displayed in high density. The museum houses a vast collection of exotic treasures, including ancient sculptures, Far Eastern art, pottery from the Greek and Roman eras, and a wealth of valuable jewelry. In particular, the mummies on display are well preserved and exquisitely crafted, even better than the mummies in the British Museum. The Egyptian gallery also has pottery and sculptures from 11th to 25th dynasties, as well as some figurines in plaster (calcium sulfate) and similar malachite. Can't help but admire the superb craftsmanship of human beings 4,000 years ago. The more popular museum pavilions are mainly coin collections, ancient Egyptian art, glass and ceramics exhibitions, and precious metal crafts exhibitions. In addition, the museum often hosts lectures and special themed exhibitions.Oxford · 411m from downtown
The University Parks
Oxford University Park usually has many students playing games here, or taking advantage of the good weather to bask in the sun. On the other side of the park is the farm, where you can see herds of horses and cattle, almost like a river and a bridge dividing the city and the countryside, very beautiful. If you're looking for a place to sit quietly, watch the swans play in the pond, or simply soak up the sun on a bench or grass, this is the place for you. It's a wonderful place to get back to nature while traveling. Here you can wander among the garden trees and savor everything you see.Oxford · 1.1km from downtown
High St
The High Street is Oxford's main road, with tall and magnificent buildings on both sides. Wordsworth wrote sonnets to describe the bustling scene of this street.Oxford · 383m from downtown
Pitt Rivers Museum
The Pete Rivers Museum is housed in a Victorian building and houses objects related to paleoanthropology. The museum is not big, but there are quite a lot of exhibits, so the exhibition hall looks a little crowded. The interior design is unique, and there are specimens of various creatures, especially specimens of various dinosaurs, which are very interesting. Good museum for kids and curious adults. Thousands of biological specimens are displayed here, enough to entice anyone to stop for hours. Also this museum is educational and suitable for all families.Oxford · 782m from downtown
Christ Church Meadow
The War Memorial Garden is a small garden commemorating World War II. The red leaves and flowers complement each other, and the scenery is very beautiful.Oxford · 596m from downtown
History of Science Museum
The Oxford Museum of the History of Science is housed in an old building completed in 1683, the former site of the Ashmolean Museum. The museum was founded in 1924. It has a dual mission, not only for the study of the history of science, but also for the study of the development of Western culture and collections. The museum is divided into three floors and houses tens of thousands of collections from ancient times to the early 20th century, including almost all aspects of the history of science, especially the collection of astronomical instruments such as astrolabes, sundials, quadrants, and early mathematical tools and optical instruments. , the collection of installations related to chemistry, natural philosophy and medicine is considerable. In addition, the museum is also attached to a library on the history of science, with many collections of manuscripts, photographs and the like.Oxford · 298m from downtown
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University of Oxford
Oxford · 600m from downtownBridge of Sighs
Oxford · 377m from downtownUniversity Church of St Mary the Virgin
Oxford · 288m from downtownOxford University Museum of Natural History
Oxford · 759m from downtownAshmolean Museum
Oxford · 411m from downtownThe University Parks
Oxford · 1.1km from downtownHigh St
Oxford · 383m from downtownPitt Rivers Museum
Oxford · 782m from downtownChrist Church Meadow
Oxford · 596m from downtownHistory of Science Museum
Oxford · 298m from downtown
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庞贝蒋琬3 July 2025
5.0
The teacher started from the Oxford University Museum and finally went to Chris Church College, bringing us a very detailed history of Britain and the origin of Oxford. The most impressive thing is the story of Bloody Mary: the conflict between the new and old churches, the three archbishops who were burned to death, and the violence and killing caused by an unfortunate childhood.
The teacher prepared very carefully! When narrating, he could also cite modern classics. The children could also fill in and remember these stories based on film and television works, such as the history of the entire Oxford University & the division of labor of the colleges, etc., which can be understood in combination with the plot of Harry Potter~
Three hours of explanation, let us all want more!
University of Oxford
陌染MM29 January 2021
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The Bridge of Sighs (Oxford University, UK) is officially called Hertford Bridge. It is a famous attraction at Oxford University. The construction of the Bridge of Sighs began in 1913 (completed in 1914). It crosses New College Road and connects the old and new parts of Hertford College. It is a famous attraction at Oxford University. It was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson. Because the bridge is similar to the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy, it is called the Bridge of Sighs. I came to Oxford University with a tour group and could only take a quick look.
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苏河家园28 June 2025
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英国牛津大学内的圣母玛利亚大学教堂为该校主教堂，内部彩色镶拼玻璃光彩迷离。穿梭于牛津古老街区，到处感受英伦学术气息与历史厚重。
University Church of St Mary the Virgin
AAA827 August 2023
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Earth and life exist in delicate balance. Explore the oceans, land, and air around us to witness this dynamic connection and see what happens when the balance tips.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Noemiey12 December 2023
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it’s definitely one of my favorite art museums in the UK, not only for its great collections but also the exhibition designs.
Ashmolean Museum
Bbybells5 October 2023
5.0
so pretty, lots of squirrels, absolutely perfect for a run, but currently construction
The University Parks
M43***6221 November 2020
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Really enjoyed our visit. Felt quiet and safe. Shame the upper galleries were closed but understandable in these times. Truly amazing treasures from the past.
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hkfooddeal24 January 2023
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"Christ Church" of Oxford University is a must-see attraction in Oxford. It is most famous for the scene in the "Harry Potter" movie where the magicians and wizard professors dine together. The source of inspiration for "Great Hall", the scene is really beautiful
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Oxford Museum of the History of Science: The various brass scientific measuring instruments in the museum are really impressive. The world's technological level was so high hundreds of years ago. Figure 5 The world's first automatic calculating machine.
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