With its enviable reputation as one of the oldest and most celebrated university towns in the world, Oxford affords the visitor an unrivaled cultural experience. As a preeminent center of medieval learning, Oxford University has defined this English city for centuries. A loose association of independent colleges, the university is perhaps the only reason you need to explore this venerable honey-hued destination. But Oxford offers a lot more for inquiring minds, and the best way to educate yourself is to wander its hallowed streets and lanes on a leisurely walk.
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