Overlooking the market place, this architectural marvel was built in 1478 with much of its construction and décor in the Tudor-style; Henry VII himself donated more than one hundred oak trees to build its roof.

Founded in 1209, nearly a century after Oxford University was established, the university was formally incorporated in 1571 and was patterned after those of Oxford and Paris with a traditional course of study based on Latin grammar, rhetoric and logic, arithmetic, geometry, music and astronomy.

One of the colleges of Cambridge University that was built on the site of a 12th-century nunnery, and which today features spacious grounds and a pretty 16th-century cloister court.

Originally founded in 1869 as a school for those who couldn't afford full college enrollment, Fitzwilliam became a full college in Cambridge in 1966 and boasts such famous alumni as Norman Lamont and Derek Pringle.

Founded in 1473 by the provost of neighboring King’s College, this college’s original buildings were demolished during the 17th century and a classical redbrick court was later built.

Scenic mansion features a unique collection of painted views of Windsor, spanning a 350-year period, and a 20th-century garden designed on the grounds of an Augustinian priory.

Opened in 1873 by two leaders of the feminist movement, Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon, to establish a women's college in Cambridge.

Founded in 1546 by Henry VIII, this college boasts the famous apple tree that prompted Isaac Newton to develop his theory of gravity.

Museum houses vast collections of antiquities from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, including exhibits of English and European pottery and glass, furniture, clocks, Chinese jades, and ceramics from Japan and Korea.

This imposing English Gothic structure was built between 1446 and 1515, and is the site where many great scholars were educated.

Departing from Round Church, this 1½-hour guided tour gives visitors an excellent introduction to the religious history of Cambridge.

This museum houses an extensive collection of geological specimens from around the world, which are used by scholars worldwide as part of their research activities.

Founded in 1326 as University Hall, this is the second oldest of the Cambridge colleges.

Scenic area that features a huge collection of plants in beautifully landscaped and tranquil gardens and houses.

Two-hour walking tours by knowledgeable guides (who are awarded a "Blue Badge" for their expertise,) which give visitors an excellent introduction to Cambridge's history and culture.

Dating from the mid-15th century and one of the finest examples of medieval architect, this college’s main draw is its chapel that houses Rubens’ Adoration of the Magi.

Edward I built a stone castle on this hill, which later fell into disrepair, and later restored by Oliver Cromwells forces during the English Civil War in 1642.