Oxford, United Kingdom

Oxford may be better known around the world as the home to one of the best and most popular universities in the world, the University of Oxford. However, the city of Oxford is more than just the university in houses. It’s a place that’s proud of its culture and has an elegant architecture that’s a mix of its rich heritage and great academic background. That’s just the tip of the iceberg as there are several more reasons why you should visit Oxford:

1 – Punting

Punting is an Oxford tradition. The best way to enjoy Oxford is to cruise the river in a punt. Simply hire the punt and pack a few things you’ll need such as Champagne. This is a tradition that’s been alive since the late 1800s and you better continue on such a tradition.

 

2 – It’s a great place for book lovers

Oxford is home to Blackwell’s bookshop, which is the largest academic bookseller in the entire UK. It is also home to the Norrington Room, which has a bookshelf space of over three miles. Oxford is also a place where a lot of popular authors drew inspiration. These authors include J.R.R. Tolkien, Lewis Carroll, Thomas Hardy, and C.S. Lewis.

 

3 – The cocktails are so good

There are plenty of great cocktail bars in the city of Oxford to fit the locals’ love for the finer things in life. It is often said that the best cocktail experience can be found in Raoul’s Bar. The cocktail menu in Raoul’s is considered one of the most creative in the world and the surroundings and the ambiance is also just as great as their drinks.

 

4 – The beautiful architecture

The buildings of Oxford are architectural wonders. The building designs have a sort of academic feeling combined with traditional architecture. The university buildings are beautifully golden and can make you feel like you’re back in the 1200s.

 

5 – It’s a place for academics

While Oxford is more than the university it houses, it is still better known for the University of Oxford. Because of this, academia rules Oxford. Learning is the centre of the entire city. You’ll see students walking and cycling on their way to their classes. You can even see some sitting by the riverbanks to chill or read. And everywhere you go the University seemingly has an effect. Stores, buildings, restaurants, and businesses all adjust to the academic environment of Oxford.

 

6 – There are plenty of good museums

Because Oxford is a city rich in history, it has incredible museums. If you are a fan of art, you can go to the Museum of Modern Art where you can enjoy both traditional and modern art alike. If you are a fan of history, you can go to the Oxford Museum of Natural History where you can go face to face with an extinct bird called the Dodo. And even if you aren’t a fan of museums, you can still enjoy the Pitt River Museum, which has over 500,000 items that have been collected from all over the world. You’ll never know what you’ll find in the Pitt River Museum.

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