Clare CollegevsKing's College Chapel
Both are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, King's College Chapel ranks significantly better than Clare College. King's College Chapel is ranked #2 in Cambridge with accolades from 3 publications such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Clare College
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TL
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Lonely Planet "The second-oldest Cambridge University college, riverside Clare was founded 1326." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The college was founded in 1326 as University Hall and renamed Clare Hall in 1338." Full review
King's College Chapel
Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Independent
King's Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST
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Fodor's "Based on Sainte-Chapelle, the 13th-century royal chapel in Paris, this house of worship is perhaps the most glorious flowering of Perpendicular Gothic in Britain." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"In a city crammed with showstopping buildings, this is a scene-stealer. Grandiose 16th-century King's College Chapel is one of England’s most extraordinary examples of Gothic architecture. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Built between 1446 and 1515, this building represents the apogee of the Perpendicular Gothic style." Full review
Independent "King’s College Chapel stands out in all its regal glory...it dominates the stately King Parade; its gothic vaulted interior and Harrison & Harrison organ are quite awe-inspiring."
