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Culture of Cambridge. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Cambridge has prepared a wonderful program of excursions to its guests. The city is rich in architectural landmarks, important historical sites, and interesting museums. The Harvard Museum of Natural History greeted its first visitors in 1995. The new museum is built on the basis of three pre-existing museums, the exhibitions of which were devoted to mineralogy, zoology, and the study of flora. The modern museum is home to a huge herbarium, a large collection of minerals and many other unique items that will tell visitors a lot about the world.
Cambridge has many interesting and diverse shops, and Harvard Book Store is very popular among book lovers. It was opened in a spectacular historical building, thousands of books on various … 
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Cambridge is one of the largest scientific centers of the United States. Here are located Astrophysics Scientific Center, Harvard University, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and … Open
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Curious travelers should definitely not forget to visit MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). This is an interesting museum, which features all important inventions of the 20th century. Besides the observation of the great inventions present in the museum, visitors are welcome to make a walk through the picturesque park near the museum. The historic building is surrounded by a large park zone with lots of old trees and elegant flower beads.
In Cambridge, there are excellent cinemas and fascinating places for walking, as well as a few unusual attractions that are definitely worth a visit with children. Fans of active … Open
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As for museums, except for the ones presented above, the Harvard Art Museums would be of interest to travelers for a wonderful collection of fine art works written at different times - from antiquity to modern times, by artists born in different parts of the world. The museum consists of three cultural institutions: the Fogg Museum founded in 1895, the Busch-Reisinger Museum opened in 1903, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum that first opened its doors in 1985. The real "jewel of Cambridge" is the Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters belonging to significant historical monuments of Massachusetts. Listen carefully to guides telling about the rich history of former George Washington's headquarters and, of course, enjoy the exterior of the building, which is an excellent example of the 18th-century architecture.
Tourists will find dining facilities of different directions in Cambridge. Both locals and visitors are usually fond of Annas Taqueria, a popular restaurant dedicated to Mexican cuisine. The … Open
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The Stata Center - an excellent example of deconstructivist architecture - should never be excluded from sightseeing. The building was designed by the famous "guru of deconstructivism" Frank Gehry, the construction of the building was completed in 2004. The center is located on the site of the old building destroyed back in 1998, here one can find laboratories belonging to Harvard University. A prominent religious attraction is St. Paul Church reminiscent of European temples with its atmosphere and architecture. Built in 1924 in the Neo-Romanesque style, the church building perfectly performs the function of attracting the attention of all aesthetic pleasure seekers. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Cambridge and surroundings
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Cambridge and around
♥ Art museum 'Harvard Art Museums' Cambridge, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology' Cambridge, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'List Visual Arts Center' Cambridge, 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Boston Museum of Fine Arts' Boston, 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum' Boston, 4.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Cambridge
♥ Madonna, Queen of the Universe National Shrine, East Boston, 8.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Annunciation Cathedral, Roslindale, 8.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Attleboro, 51 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Paul’s Cathedral, Worcester, 58.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, Providence, 66.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of St. Joseph, Manchester, 74.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, Fall River, 75.3 km from the center. On the map
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Cambridge
Landmarks of culture on Cambridge map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Cambridge. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Cambridge: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Cambridge. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
