Trinity College, University building in Oxford, Great Britain
Trinity College is a historic university building in Oxford that spreads across several courtyards and includes student housing, a chapel, and teaching rooms. The grounds combine traditional English architecture with open garden spaces, where old trees and lawns provide a quiet setting.
The college was founded in 1555 by Thomas Pope on the site of a dissolved monastery, replacing an earlier religious house. The chapel was built in the late 17th century and marked a shift in Oxford building style.
The college takes its name from the Holy Trinity, and chapel services remain open to visitors who wish to attend sung prayers during term. The lawns inside the main quadrangle are open to walking, which is rare among Oxford colleges.
Access for visitors is usually limited to certain areas and may be closed during exam periods. A short walk through the courtyards and gardens is often enough to get a sense of the place.
The garden holds a protected Lebanon cedar that is among the oldest trees in Oxford. The tree was planted in the 18th century and still towers above the surrounding buildings.
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