Senate House
Senate House
4.5
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This baroque building, completed in 1730, is the ceremonial center of Cambridge University where degrees are awarded and important decisions are put to ballot.
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Oct 2021
The Senate House is a 1720s building mainly for graduation ceremonies. A beautiful Neoclassical building with Corinthian Columns and blind arcades of the same style of capitals. Built along classical lines, it’s also un-classically asymmetric. The back of the building (opposite side facing Senate House) has a different design. Still, it’s a monumental building. Sadly it must've been graduation day when we visited because the senate wasn't open to the public.
Written 26 October 2021
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Albia-Newton
Evanton, UK4,722 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
A fantastic baroque building
Nice to see inside it as it is not normally open to the public
Makes a fantastic setting for the formalities of graduation
Nice to see inside it as it is not normally open to the public
Makes a fantastic setting for the formalities of graduation
Written 28 June 2018
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rayrest
Fenton, UK7,984 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This large building was completed in 1730 and has a real presence, set to one side from King's College. This is used for official engagements and important visits.
Written 24 May 2018
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Michael J
Wisbech, UK233 contributions
June 2017
except as a guest of the University or for graduations for family members. Very impressive interior.
Written 7 May 2018
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Wandering Wonderings
Hastings, UK3,243 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
I viewed this as the hub of Cambridge uni, where all things admin take place. It was closed when we went, but the exterior was beautiful and well maintainned. Would love to see inside one day.
Written 29 April 2018
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AVFA
Oxford, UK395 contributions
June 2017 • Friends
Went for graduation ceremony.
Building is nice and the surroundings are kept tidy.
Building is not very exciting.
The grounds are nice.
Building is nice and the surroundings are kept tidy.
Building is not very exciting.
The grounds are nice.
Written 17 July 2017
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Casey E
Granite City, IL146 contributions
Mar 2016
It was a nice change of pace to see this. If you want some knowledge this is a must visit. It may not be he best for young ones.
Written 27 February 2017
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Nigel G
Singapore, Singapore8,674 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
Alas no opportunity to see the inside. Magnificent exterior in keeping with the splendour of Cambridge.
I hope I can see inside one day!
I hope I can see inside one day!
Written 10 November 2016
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S A
Singapore, Singapore179 contributions
Apr 2016
I had the pleasure of enjoying the lawns and the inside of this building where graduation ceremony was held. It is great to view from outside, as it to take a closer look at the grand door, the statue in the middle of the lawn and simply being around.
Written 7 May 2016
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RomanS524
Maidenhead, UK67 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
Lovely looking building next to the main Chappel. You can look at it and enjoy the marvellous detailed exterior...unfortunately I have no idea how and if anyone can take a look inside.
Written 31 December 2015
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