Useful information
- Phone : +44 1865 277162
- Website: : http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk
Description
The Bodleian Library, founded in the 14C and rebuilt in the 17C, is one of the richest libraries in the world, boasting a collection of some five million books, manuscripts and maps. In the James I-style courtyard stands the Tower of the Five Orders, richly decorated with the five classic architectural orders. Opposite, is the school of theology, the Divinity School, famous for the keys of its bridge vaults. The library of Duke Humphrey (1610-1612) above boasts a finely decorated ceiling.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide83 m - Radcliffe Square, Oxford OX1
- The Green Guide96 m - New College Lane, Oxford OX1 3BN
- The Green Guide100 m - Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ
More tourist attractions in Oxford
Where to sleepnearby
- From £115Bath Place Hotel103 m - 4 & 5 Bath Place Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3SU
- From £210Old Bank Hotel182 m - 91-94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ
- From £43The Buttery253 m - 11-12 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AP
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Where to eatnearby
- Saint Clair ValentineAround£20195 m - 90 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ
- The Oxford Wine CellarAround£25211 m - 108 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BW
- Eastgate BrasserieAround£30385 m - 73 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BE
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