King's College Cambridge
King's College Cambridge
- Attraction
- Education
- Landmark
When visiting Cambridge it's impossible to miss example after example of historic and magnificent buildings. But, if there is one College which sums up the best of the University's illustrious history it is King's College.
Originally founded in 1441 by King Henry VI, but not completed until 1544 because of political upheaval, the college is most famous for its late Gothic chapel. The chapel is home to the largest fan vault in the world, and examples of stained glass windows which are considered to be the best from their era.
Visitor's tickets include a visit to the Chapel where you will see an exhibition of the history of the College, the fan-vaulted ceiling and the Adoration of the Magi by Rubens. You will also have access to the College grounds (when open).
Key Points
- Originally, the college was just for boys from Eton College. It was not until 1865 that students from other schools could be admitted.
- The Chapel is so important that it is seen as a symbol of Cambridge, and appears on the logo of the city council.
- The first women students arrived at King's in 1972.
Location
King's College Cambridge
King's College Cambridge
- Attraction
- Education
- Landmark
When visiting Cambridge it's impossible to miss example after example of historic and magnificent buildings. But, if there is one College which sums up the best of the University's illustrious history it is King's College.
Originally founded in 1441 by King Henry VI, but not completed until 1544 because of political upheaval, the college is most famous for its late Gothic chapel. The chapel is home to the largest fan vault in the world, and examples of stained glass windows which are considered to be the best from their era.
Visitor's tickets include a visit to the Chapel where you will see an exhibition of the history of the College, the fan-vaulted ceiling and the Adoration of the Magi by Rubens. You will also have access to the College grounds (when open).
- Originally, the college was just for boys from Eton College. It was not until 1865 that students from other schools could be admitted.
- The Chapel is so important that it is seen as a symbol of Cambridge, and appears on the logo of the city council.
- The first women students arrived at King's in 1972.