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ImagineThe UKwithout Oxford is almost as impossible as withoutLondon. After all, everything is impregnated with fine English tradition. It is the oldest University city in the country, which is situated on the confluence of the rivers Thames and Cherwell, 80 miles from London. It's a powerful Outpost of the English educational system, which among other things has an unsurpassed architectural appearance. The main attraction of the city – University of Oxford, is not only the first institution of higher education in English-speaking countries, but also one of the oldest universities of Europe, which was released from under its roof more than 50 Nobel prize laureates, and, together with Cambridge is the backbone of higher education around the world. The architectural complex of the University made in the best traditions of British architecture. Its unique shape combined with the vibrant and rich student life that the city create an indescribable atmosphere of lightness and optimism. The most picturesque buildings of Oxford are the colleges of Merton, Balliol and University. Their residence is built in a beautiful Gothic style. A local Bodleian library is worth seeing even for those who do not like to read. Special coziness and color, add to the urban landscape surrounding the village. Thus, this city is one of the most visited in England, even among those who do not plan to study here. Especially fun to visit Oxford in late spring, when the air space over one of the local parks for a few days, the festival of balloons, different shapes and colors. In addition to the Fiesta, in the city you can visit many attractions. For example – an indoor market with numerous shops, pastry shops, gift and floral shops crammed with cute coffee shops. Fans enjoying the panorama from height of bird's flight – it is recommended to visit CARFAX Tower, offering endless views of the city and its surrounding landscape. For those willing to explore life, culture and history of Oxford, is to go to the city museums. For example, the Ashmolean Museum, the first of these uchidoi opened in England. Here is an extensive collection of outstanding masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo and other mythic artists. To touch the beauty and in the gallery of Christ Church. And at the Museum of Modern art not only can be seen not only permanent exhibitions, but also exhibitions of contemporary artists, often replacing each other. The various stages of the city's history, who wrote his chronicle for more than 8 centuries, clearly demonstrated in a stunning exhibition of the Historical Museum.