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University of Oxford

1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD, England
011-33-1865-270-396
Ranked #4 of 87 attractions in Oxford
4.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Activities: Leisure education
Description: Starting as early as 1096 with some form of teaching, Oxford is the oldest English-speaking university in the world.
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Kuala Lumpur
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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Catch the free walking tour from the town centre and get to know the campus sites from an alumni's point of view. More

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See 2 more reviews by PearlGurrl for Oxford
Alberta, Canada
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196 reviews 196 reviews
Reviews in 78 cities Reviews in 78 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

An incredible academic institution. Those lucky enough to be accepted to study here are indeed fortunate. More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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very relaxing stroll around. very intresting and not what i expected.. More

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uk
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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Oxford university is made of many colleges and a lot of english history is here,Its 60 miles from Central london,A lot of tour companies go there for a day trip.Town itself has good hotels too.About 4 museums here and most of them are free but everything else is not cheap especially parking. More

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Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Beautiful colleges, great food. Spending a year here for studies but loving the city for its extracurricular aspects too. A little pricey, but cheaper than London! More

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London, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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i just wish that i had worked a bit harder at my A Levels so that i could have gone here too! More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

The history and architecture of Oxford University is spell binding! I would thoroughly recommend the open bus tour to get a feel for the buildings and the locations but there are so many things to admire!! - What a wonderful experience ... and thankfully not too expensive! More

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London
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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Visiting with American relatives, but viewing with an undergrad, gave a fresh and new insight to the complex and fascinating history of Oxford. The colleges were barely distinguishable from "Oxford" itself and the merger between the two was so beautifully done that it was virtually seamless. The many plaques and information points added to the overall pleasure and it was... More

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Salem, Oregon
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012
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Be sure to begin your visit with a walking tour. Then you can return to the places that sounded most interesting to you. The tours often get you access to the college buildings, too. Go to the Tourist Information center on Broad to join a tour. More

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See 6 more reviews by BlissedDuo for Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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During term time, several Oxford Colleges hold Choral Evensongs in their Chapels on various evenings during the week. The beautiful service (lasting about 45 minutes) was written by Thomas Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury who, during Mary Tudor's reign, was tried for heresy in the University Church and burned to death in Broad Street. Cranmer's Evensong Service has inspired countless... More

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