A Journey Through Oxford, Oxford, England

A journey through Oxford has been on my bucket list since childhood as studying there. I realised both and I keep going back as a day trip from London ’cause this city calms me and makes me dream, again and again.

Although it dates back to the 12th century, Oxford’s name is synonymous with its university, much like Cambridge’s. Established in 1263, the University of Oxford comprises 38 colleges, each more breathtaking than the last. The city’s incredible architecture, encompassing every English style over the centuries, makes Oxford a feast for the eyes and a wonderful walking town.

There are museums, and then there is the Ashmolean. Opened in 1683, it is Britain’s oldest museum, a purpose-built haven for fascinating finds from around the globe. Elias Ashmole, a freemason, royalist, alchemist, and antiquarian, donated his collection to the university, creating this remarkable institution.

It houses astonishing collections today, including early Egyptian and Minoan artefacts and Asian, Far Eastern, and Islamic art. Not to mention, it boasts the world’s most fantastic collection of Raphael drawings.

A recent multi-million-pound refurbishment by architect Rick Mather added a colossal six-story extension, bringing the museum firmly into the 21st century. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).