St. John's College
What the experts agree on
St John's College dazzles with its Gothic Bridge and Tudor gatehouse, making it Cambridge's architectural showpiece. The riverside Backs offer stunning photo ops, while New Court's neo-Gothic grandeur completes the experience.
“If you walk through to the riverbank, you can stroll along the Backs and photograph the elegant bridge.”
– Fodor's
"Over the bridge is the 19th-century New Court, an extravagant neo-Gothic creation, and out to the left are impressive views of the Backs. " Full review
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"A tour of St John's College (founded 1511) is a walk through the world of architecture. It is Cambridge's second largest college." Full review
"Elegant St John's, with its famous Gothic bridge and Tudor gatehouse, is one of the top-tier colleges that warrant a visit"
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