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Sheldonian Theatre
Christopher Wren's first great building, the university's ceremonial hall, with a painted ceiling and a cupola.
- Open
- Most days, except during events
- Price
- Paid
- Time Needed
- 45 minutes
- Address
- Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZDirections
- Getting There
- On Broad Street, beside the Bodleian.
Why Go
Built from 1664 to 1669, the theater hosts graduations and concerts. Its ceiling is painted with Truth descending on the arts and sciences, and stairs climb to the cupola for a view over the city.
Nearby in Oxford
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