Cambridge

Cambridge extends along both banks of the River Cam with numerous medieval college buildings, gardens, bridges, and public spaces across 41 square kilometers.

The settlement received its first charter in 1207, establishing continuous governance, while the University of Cambridge began operations in 1209 following scholar migrations from Oxford.

The Fitzwilliam Museum on Trumpington Street houses extensive art collections, while King's College Chapel represents English perpendicular Gothic architecture from the 15th century.

The city maintains multiple car parks including Grand Arcade and Queen Anne Terrace, with direct train connections to London running every 30 minutes.

Parker's Piece, a 25-acre grass field in the center, served as the location where the first standardized rules of football were established in 1848.

Location: Cambridgeshire

Inception: 1835

Capital city: Cambridge

Website: https://cambridge.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.19714,0.12823

Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:18