Top 5 locations for stargazing
Astrotourism is becoming more popular every year. People are willing to travel thousands of kilometers to admire the stars. But which places on Earth are considered the best for this? Let's find out now!
University of Cambridge - Cambridge, England
The historical grandeur of the University of Cambridge's buildings, having their own design and architectural style, fills the whole city and motivates students to improve their skills and academic achievements. Walking along the Cambridge streets, formed by facades of colleges, as well as along the river of Cam, which runs near the university, is a pleasant addition to the lessons.
University of Coimbra - Coimbra, Portugal
The oldest university in Portugal entered the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013. Today it is one of the largest cultural centers of the country. The institution is decorated with a few ancient sculptures, the most famous of which is the sculpture of King John III located in front of the entrance to the famous library of Joanina.
University of Oxford - Oxford, England
The University of Oxford, leading its history from the end of the 11th century, has on its territory almost all architectural styles, from the ancient Saxon to Palladio. The cult building of the university, which housed the world-famous School of sorcery and magic from "Harry Potter", is Christ Church College.
Yale University - New Haven, Connecticut
The private research university of the United States is famous for its architecture of the Gothic revival and the honorary status of a member of the Ivy League. It is believed that the shoots of ivy, wrapping old buildings, are a kind of marker of high-quality education obtained within the walls of the university. In addition, they bring a uniqueness to the university appearance.
Catholic University of Leuven - Leuven, Belgium
The oldest Catholic university in the world is located in Leuven, the most "Dutch" city of Belgium, which is the most visited tourist center of the state. In the buildings of the Leuven Begijnhof, a shelter for unmarried pious religious women, now students of the university live.
University of Salamanca - Salamanca, Spain
One of the four oldest universities in Europe is located in the historic part of the city of Salamanca and leaves an indelible imprint on the city itself, its architecture, planning, a lifestyle of its inhabitants, giving the city the full right to enter the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Tsinghua University - Beijing, China
Tsinghua University in Beijing, located on the site of the royal gardens of the Qing dynasty, is one of nine elite universities in China which have the same name as the "Ivy League", "League C9". Nothing helps students study educational disciplines better than historical buildings and beautiful ponds covered with lotus flowers.
Trinity College - Dublin, Ireland
The world of Trinity College is a spacious but closed complex of U-shaped buildings and squares scattered between them, reminiscent of a cross from a bird's eye view. At the university there is the Old Library, known for its baroque style, the brainchild of Queen Elizabeth I.
National Superior School of Fine Arts - Paris, France
Under the roof of the colorful architectural ensemble of the National Superior School of Fine Arts, located on the left bank of the Seine, there is an artistic treasure which includes not only universally recognized masterpieces but also the creations of outstanding school graduates.
Queen's University Belfast - Belfast, United Kingdom
The atmosphere in the main building of the university, executed in the Gothic style, spreads its influence on the whole campus inspiring students for research activity. The beginning of the most prestigious university in Northern Ireland was laid by Queen Victoria who found Belfast the most suitable place for the construction of an educational institution.
National Autonomous University of Mexico - Mexico City, Mexico
The National Autonomous University of Mexico, designed by the best architects of their time, is known for its frescoes on the main campus which belong to the talented Mexican artists Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. In addition, since 2007, the National Autonomous University is considered one of 34 UNESCO World Heritage sites located in Mexico.
Astrotourism is becoming more popular every year. People are willing to travel thousands of kilometers to admire the stars. But which places on Earth are considered the best for this? Let's find out now!