Sheldonian Theatre, Ceremonial theatre in Oxford, England
The Sheldonian Theatre features an eight-sided cupola with large windows, offering panoramic views across the Oxford university buildings and spires.
Christopher Wren designed this academic venue in 1664, drawing inspiration from the Theatre of Marcellus in Rome to create a new architectural style in England.
The ceiling displays Robert Streater's painted fresco depicting Truth defeating Ignorance, representing intellectual advancement through education.
The theatre accommodates 1000 people for graduation ceremonies, concerts, and lectures, with advance ticket bookings available through the university website.
The building contains one of the largest unsupported floors from the 1600s, constructed using professor John Wallis's mathematical flat-floor principle.
Location: Oxford
Inception: 1669
Architects: Christopher Wren
GPS coordinates: 51.75430,-1.25502
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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