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King's College Chapel

King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST, England
44-1223-331100
Ranked #2 of 109 attractions in Cambridge
4.5 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites, Religious Sites
Description: This imposing English Gothic structure was built between 1446 and 1515, and is the site where many great scholars were educated.
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Brisbane
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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Go to evensong, stare at the ceiling, and just soak it all in. Amazing. More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Nice chapel hidden inside the largest and nicest college in Cambridge; check the stained glass More

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london
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

the building and evensong service are absolutely unmissable - a moving joyous experience in a world class ancient chapel. You can sense hundreds of years of english history and easily appreciate how ancestors have assembled in the same way for centuries More

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London
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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Not that much to see for £7.50. Disappointing. You'd probably get more out of it if you went with a tour guide. More

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Princeton, New Jersey
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This has to be among the most magnificent buildings in the world. The interior space is awesome. For tourists entry is fairly expensive. However, there is an option that is free on some days. Choral evensong, a service lasting typically around 45 minutes, sung by he famous Kings College Choir, is an experience that has to move you, whether a... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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i went there and the choristers were terrible. I reccomend St.Johns, the finest in the world, especially the chorister Alec D'Oyly More

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Bellagio, Italy
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Great music in a magnificent setting, somewhat spoiled on two occasions by noisy, irreverent tourists. More

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See 2 more reviews by Choristerlad for Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

We live in Cambridge and love the numinousness of the chapel - wonderful for music and a must for all our visitors at some point or other More

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London
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We attended this daily service while in Cambridge. The building is stunning and the choir was fantastic, though the sound system was only adequate. We could not hear the two reading very well. It would have been even better if they used the organ, but nevertheless an excellent service. More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I have never queued to get into a church before! On this occasion we joined a large queue and waited some time in the pouring rain to get inside. What is it about the British? Adversity always seems to bring out the best in us. The rain seemed to make everyone chatty. The wait was well worth it. Hearing the... More

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