剑桥大学国王学院(King’s College, Cambridge)

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来剑桥近10年，前几天第一次去访问剑桥大学的国王学院（King’s College, Cambridge）。一个是懒，一个是本人的文化底蕴很低，对教堂博物馆都不是特别感兴趣，我觉得欧洲教堂风格都差不多，博物馆也不会一个一个去看介绍。这一次是我姐我妈还有我外甥来英国旅游一个月，这才尽地主之谊，花了80多英镑买了7人的票（2个家庭3个娃，家庭票是2大人最多带2小孩）

剑桥大学的国王学院就在剑桥市中心，是个地标建筑，但里面感觉除了一个教堂，一个大草地就没有什么了。不到半小时就能逛玩，我家两娃进去就坐在教堂里玩手机，真是白给他们买门票了。

剑桥大学的国王学院简介

地址：King’s Parade, Cambridge CB2 1ST

剑桥大学的国王学院（King’s College, Cambridge）是一所历史悠久的学院，成立于1441年，由英格兰国王亨利六世创立。这所学院以其卓越的学术成就、美丽的建筑和丰富的文化传统而闻名。国王学院是剑桥大学的31个学院之一，位于英格兰剑桥市中心。

国王学院最著名的建筑是国王学院礼拜堂（King’s College Chapel），这是一座哥特式建筑的杰作，以其壮观的风格和精美的彩色玻璃窗而闻名。礼拜堂的建造始于1446年，历时近一个世纪才完工。它的风格体现了中世纪晚期的哥特式建筑特点，尤其是其著名的风帆拱顶和大型彩色玻璃窗，是英国最重要的历史建筑之一。

除了其建筑美学，国王学院还以其音乐传统著称。学院的合唱团享有国际声誉，特别是在圣诞节期间，它的《九课暨颂歌》（Nine Lessons and Carols）服务在全球广为人知。

学术方面，国王学院提供广泛的本科和研究生课程，并在多个领域，如文学、科学和艺术中，拥有杰出的教学和研究成果。学院拥有一支杰出的教师队伍，并为学生提供了一个支持和激励的学习环境。

国王学院不仅是一个学术机构，它还是剑桥城市的一个标志性地标，每年吸引着成千上万的游客前来参观其历史悠久的建筑和享受其文化氛围。

Introduction to King’s College, Cambridge

King’s College, Cambridge, is a prestigious and historic college established in 1441 by King Henry VI of England. Renowned for its academic excellence, stunning architecture, and rich cultural traditions, King’s College is one of the 31 colleges that constitute the University of Cambridge and is located in the heart of Cambridge, England.

The most famous building of King’s College is the King’s College Chapel, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture known for its grand style and exquisite stained glass windows. The construction of the chapel began in 1446 and took nearly a century to complete. It exemplifies the late Gothic architectural style, particularly noted for its remarkable fan vaulting and large stained-glass windows, making it one of the most significant historical buildings in the UK.

Beyond its architectural beauty, King’s College is also celebrated for its musical tradition. The college choir is internationally acclaimed, especially known for its “Nine Lessons and Carols” service during the Christmas season, which has gained global recognition.

Academically, King’s College offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and has outstanding teaching and research in various fields, including literature, science, and the arts. The college boasts an exceptional faculty and provides a supportive and stimulating learning environment for its students.

King’s College is not just an academic institution; it is also an iconic landmark of the city of Cambridge, attracting thousands of visitors annually to its historic buildings and enjoying its cultural ambiance.