Take Pleasure In The Historical Oxford - Oxfordshire

By Frederick Hoymer

Oxford - Oxfordshire has one of the most famous colleges in the world, but it also offers many other attractions too visitors. This town has historical appeal as well as modern amenities.

This town has one of the best botanical gardens in the world. Oxford his landscaped the area unlike other botanical gardens elsewhere, and makes aesthetically beautiful as well as informational. Many gardeners come here Friday as to take home an effort is made to clearly label all the plants. The three sections include a glass house for more exotic plants that is not native to Britain, walled gardens that have similar plans together and the rest of the area woods landscape in a traditional garden setting.

The first round library in England is an Oxford and was completed 1749. The Radcliffe camera is not open to the public but the building is still on display and can be viewed on Radcliffe square or from a close by church. This dramatic structural design still carries an impact making it a necessary stop on your visit.

The Ashmolean Museum is not only the first official museum in England, but it is also world famous for being the home of the "Alfred jewel" one of the most stunning pieces of Saxon artistry that has ever been found. Today, it also holds a big collection of other Anglo Saxon pieces, natural history pieces, and artifacts from around the world.

Queen Street is also equally famous for its retail market. The mainstream stores and boutiques carry some of the most fashionable clothing in England. The nearby Westgate shopping center also has over 35 designer shops and restaurants within walking distance from the street. Bonn Square is also nearby, and you can take a moment to relaxing the original west gate in the city.

The Carfax tower is also close to the shopping area, and it is all that is left of the thirteenth century church. You can still climb the stairs to the top of the tower to the observation deck and be able to see a breathtaking view of Oxford. The bells are still rung every fifteen minutes, and on special occasions, and they have been recast from the original bell.

Oxford - Oxfordshire is known all over the world for its chief shopping, history and universities. This town is host to a diverse range of activities and can be a fantastic vacation site for those that like relaxation, history and modern conveniences.

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