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The Queen's College is probably the finest example of classical architecture in Oxford. The college was founded in 1340, but the original buildings have gone, and a rebuilding program in the 17th and 18th Centuries resulted in the quadrangles we see today. The architecture of the front quadrangle is particularly noteworthy, and was heavily influenced by the architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. The screen wall that fronts the High Street also owes much to Hawksmoor, though it is attributed to a local Oxford mason William Townesend. This college is only open to the public on official city tours.

Bodleian Library

In the heart of Oxford, just off Broad Street, lies one of the oldest libraries in all of Europe, the Bodleian Library, which was established in 1602. As an Oxford library, the Bodleian Library boasts of a splendid collection of over 11 million volumes of books, journals, magazines, audio recordings, manuscripts and more and the library is amongst the largest in all of the United Kingdom. Functioning primarily as a reference library, visitors or members cannot rent out most of the material and usually must be kept within the reading rooms. Nonetheless, a visit to this library is truly a treat for a visitor, as, besides the marvelous architecture and the collection, the library also plays host to exhibitions and other events.

Christ Church

Christ Church is the most famous Oxford college, probably the grandest and certainly the most photographed. Founded as Cardinal College in 1525 by Cardinal Wolsey, the college became Christ Church in 1545. The college chapel, which is also the cathedral of the Oxford diocese, contains the reconstructed shrine of St. Frideswide, the patron saint of Oxford, a rich variety of stained and painted glass including works by Abraham van Linge and Edward Burns-Jones and a rare panel depicting the martyrdom of St. Thomas A. Becket.

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Merton College

Merton isn't one of the best known Oxford colleges, but it is one of the largest, and one of three colleges claiming to be the oldest in Oxford (the others are Balliol and University). Founded in 1264 by Walter de Merton, the college has the oldest buildings in the entire university and the oldest surviving medieval library.

Radcliffe Camera

Turn the corner into Radcliffe Square and you'll see why the Radcliffe Camera is one of the most admired buildings in Oxford. This was the first round library to be built in Britain by John Radcliffe, who studied at Oxford and left much of his wealth and all of his medical books to the university. Building work started in 1737 and in 1860 it became part of the Bodleian Library. It is now used as reading rooms and is not open to the public, but the exterior view is more than enough to make this building worth visiting.

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Tom Tower

Standing over the entrance to the most famous Oxford college, Tom Tower is a landmark in itself. This imposing octagonal tower with a lead-covered cupola was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1682. It was constructed on top of an archway and turrets dating from the 16th Century and houses Great Tom - the loudest bell in Oxford. Weighing more than seven tons, the bell chimes 101 times at 9.05p every evening to recall not only the 101 students residing in Christ Church when the tower was completed, but also the time by which they were supposed to be in bed.

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Church of St John the Baptist

2 The Vicarage The Rydes, Bodicote, Regno Unito, OX15 4EJ

Old All Saints Church

Off A4074, Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, Regno Unito, OX44 9PQ

The Old All Saints Church is located at a spectacular location by the River Thames. The existing church building was built by Simon Harcourt, 1st Earl Harcourt, in 1764. This beautiful building features a classical style of architecture with a six-columned portico and a copper covered central dome. Inside, the church is as magnificent as it is one the outside, with lavish Italian fixtures, ornate memorials, life-like sculptures, intricate tapestries and rich carvings. Truly breath-taking in all its splendour, the church simultaneously oozes a sense of luxury and piety. Although open to public daily, be sure to inform the staff at the Global Retreat Centre of your arrival.

St Peter's Church

Off Lechlade Road, Southrop, Regno Unito, GL7 3NX

Although a church is believed to have existed at this site since Anglo-Saxon times, most of the existing building dates back to the 12th Century. The only remaining signs of the previous structure are some herringbone stones visible on the exterior of the building. Perhaps the most noteworthy feature of this church is the 12th-century font which depicts the vices being trampled by the armed virtues. Apart from the regular services that are held here, there is also a short service held on the first Monday of every month during the school term. These special services are led by the children of the village primary schools.

St Peter and St Paul

2 Checkendon Court, Checkendon, Regno Unito, RG8 0SR

Grade I listed St Peter and St Paul was constructed in the late years of the 11th or the 12th Century. Only its porch and tower were built in the 15th Century. It is usually assumed that the existing church is from Norman era. An unfinished sculpture at the nave's old door is seen and it is credited to Eric Kennington, celebrated sculptor and artist. Kennington had a close friendship with Lawrence of Arabia and also served as the parish's former churchwarden. The church building's south wall features an exquisite diamond-point inscribed window and this is built as a memorial to Kennington. All except one of the building's windows were replaced with Perpendicular Gothic and Decorated Gothic in the Middle Ages.

St Bartholomew's Church

Off A329, Lower Basildon, Reading, Regno Unito, RG8 9NH

St Bartholomew’s Church is located in Basildon. An English church of Berkshire, it is now redundant but still considered a heritage site. Consecrated in the 13th century, the church is made of flint and stone. The tiled roof adds a rustic charm to the church and tower of grey and red brick beautifies the church. The church has seen relevant renovation down the ages and exhibits a lot of elements belonging to the different centuries. The churchyard houses the burials of renowned men and saints.

Glympton Park

3 The Row, Glympton, Regno Unito, OX20 1AL

Glympton Park is a lavish deer park that includes the Glympton house, the village of Gympton, a parish Church of St. Mary, 21 stone cottages and a parkland. The estate is huge and covers an area of 810 hectares (2000 acres) and dates back to the 16th Century. The estate is currently owned by Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia, who later completely restored the house. Today, the structure stands in all its modern glory while still keeping its ancient charm.