Must See Sights and Landmarks in Gibraltar Area

"Guarding access to a breathtaking expanse of private lawns, woodlands, river walks and even its own deer park, Magdalen ('mawd-lin'), founded in 1458, is one of Oxford’s wealthiest and most beautiful colleges. Beyond its elegant Victorian gateway, you come to its medieval chapel and glorious 15th-century tower. From here, move on to the remarkable 15th-century cloisters, where the fantastic grotesques (carved figures) may have inspired CS Lewis’ stone statues in The Chronicles of Narnia."

"Magdalen College—pronounced “Maudlin”—is one of the most storied and scenic colleges at Oxford University. Founded in 1458, it’s known for its lofty Magdalen Tower, its choral associations, and the celebrated figures who once walked its halls, including C.S. Lewis, Oscar Wilde, and Sir John Betjeman."

"Founded in 1458, with a handsome main quadrangle and a supremely monastic air, Magdalen (pronounced " maud -lin") is one of the most…"

"The junction of High Street, Cornmarket Street, Queen Street, and St. Aldgate’s, Carfax is a major meeting point in the heart of Oxford. The lofty St. Martin’s Tower (Carfax Tower), which offers some of the best views of the “city of dreaming spires,” sits at the intersection."

"A reminder of the former, 13th-century St. Martin Church that once stood here, this belfry, with a clock that chimes every 15 minutes, marks the geographical heart of the city."

"Oxford is a haven of historical treasures and I promised I wouldn’t make this just about the colleges but there’s some that you really just have to see. Just make sure to add Merton College, which is one of the oldest colleges in Oxford. Founded in 1264 AD, you can visit the oldest academic library in Europe here as well as get a taste of different architectural styles over the centuries."

"Most of the other colleges such as Balliol, New College, Brasnose, Trinity, Merton or Oriel only cost around £2 and this may include a leaflet or plan of the college, while others are free to visit, so it’s worth venturing inside and enquiring at the porter’s lodge. Magdalen College Oxford"

"Start your day by climbing the tower of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin on the High Street. It offers sweeping views of the city to help you get your bearings and an unparalleled vantage point for photos of Oxford’s most recognisable landmark, the Radcliffe Camera. The circular Palladian library is part of the 15th-century Bodleian Library (Broad Street; 01865 277162), the nerve-centre of Oxford student life. Most of 'the Bod' is off limits to the public so it’s well worth taking the extended tour for an insight into student life past and present and access to Duke Humphrey's medieval library and the Radcliffe Camera, as well as its modern, subterranean, reading rooms."

"Some of the best city vantage points can be found by visiting the iconic St. Martin’s Tower, known to most residents as Carfax Tower (the only remaining part of the 12th century St. Martin’s church), the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, and St. Michael Northgate. We enjoyed an excellent view from the top of the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, which is right next to the Radcliffe Camera."

"Keble is one of the larger colleges at Oxford and is distinctive among the colleges for its neo-gothic brick buildings. It was designed by William Butterfield and built in 1870. While the brick design has always been controversial, it makes for a strikingly different college that is impressive to see."

"Keeble looks different to the other Oxford colleges with their golden stone. Keble is built with red brick and is spread across large, open ground. It has less of a cosy feel than some of the others but is visually just as striking."

"A cross in St. Giles Street marks the spot where the reformers Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer were burned at the stake between 1555-56, an event commemorated by the Martyrs' Memorial (1841). The nearby Rhodes House, headquarters of the Rhodes Trust founded in honor of South African statesman Cecil Rhodes, is also worth checking out. Also close by is the Oxford University Museum of Natural History."

"I also loved passing the Bridge of Sighs and the 17th Century Sheldonian Theatre, designed by Sir Christopher Wren – a former student at the university. While I didn’t explore inside any of the universities on this visit, many are open to the public. For a small fee (between £2 and £7) you can wander the grounds and explore some of the most ancient colleges and beautiful chapels."

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