One of two, next to Oxford, the most important university centers in Great Britain. Since 1209, the university has attracted the most talented students and the best lecturers in the world. The university is also connected with the most important monuments of the city, gathering near the representative King's Parade.
Cambridge on the River Cam became famous in the 13th century. The local university has been competing with the older Oxford for a long time for the title of the country's first academic center. The local Gothic and Neo-Gothic university colleges are among the most important works of Gothic architecture in Great Britain. Some of them can be visited during guided tours. You can usually enter the courtyards alone.
In addition to universities, the Cam River is another attraction of Cambridge. You can swim on it with boats and kayaks. There are many water equipment rentals in the house. From the deck of the small, flat-bottomed rowing boats you can admire the panorama of the city. Its center is surrounded by greenery. You can organize picnics, walks and various sports in the parks.
