In the east of England, 70 km from the capital, is the center of the county of Cambridgeshire – charming Cambridge. One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world made the city famous. But Cambridge is interesting not only for its educational institution which gave nearly 90 Nobel Prize winners to humanity. The ancient city cherishes many historical monuments and offers its guests fascinating museums, lush parks and squares. Cambridge is a wonderful corner of old England with beautiful patterns of Gothic architecture, magnificent gardens and well-tended lawns. Here you can not only admire the old buildings, but also visit scientific exhibitions, take a boat ride on the River Kem or relax in a nightclub. The city enchants with its beauty and inspires with the noisy multitude of students.

The city consists of 14 districts, each with wonderful attractions waiting for tourists. Most of the museums are located on the grounds adjacent to the university. The most famous exhibition halls and art galleries are located in the buildings of the Cambridge School of Art. Popular performers can be heard at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge Junction and the Portland Arms.

Incredibly beautiful architecture, beautiful parks, unique museums, themed cafes, and traditional restaurants await visitors in colorful Cambridge. If you don’t want to miss anything, plan ahead to explore this fascinating city.

Brief History
The first settlements on the territory of the modern city appeared around 1000 B.C. The land then became part of the Roman Empire, and belonged to it until the 5th century. After that, the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Grantbridge appeared here. It was briefly conquered by the Vikings, but the Anglo-Saxons quickly took it back. The town expanded, churches and rich houses were built, and wharves appeared on the River Kem. In the 11th century the settlement came into the possession of Normandy. Construction of the castle began and the settlement became a well-defended fortress.
In the first half of XII century the first charter of the city is adopted in Cambridge. There appears a legal court, which gets a monopoly on fees and water transport.

In 1209, students and teachers from Oxford arrive in Cambridge, who are forced to find a new place because of frequent conflicts with the locals. In the second half of the 13th century, one of the most prestigious universities in Europe appears in the city.

One of the tragic periods of Cambridge is the middle of the XIV century. At this time in the city broke out in an epidemic of plague, which took the lives of hundreds of residents.

The XIX-XX centuries is the period of intense expansion of the city. New government buildings, churches and rich houses were built, the university buildings were completed. At the same time a railroad appeared, which gives impetus to the development of industry and trade.

During the Second World War the city became the defense center for the eastern coast of the country. On its territory is organized by the Royal Air Force camp, here are evacuated Londoners from the bombings. But the city itself did not suffer from the devastation.

Modern Cambridge is one of the great cities of eastern England, combining the unique atmosphere of majestic antiquity with the rousing spirit of impatient youth.