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Cambridge's Christ's College & Monet's Masterpiece: Where History Meets Art 🎓🌅

#hellohalloween Step into the hallowed halls of Christ's College, Cambridge – one of the university's oldest and most prestigious colleges, founded in 1505. While its Gothic architecture and alumni like Charles Darwin often steal the spotlight, the college also holds a breathtaking cultural treasure: an original Claude Monet painting from his iconic "Water Lilies" series. This masterpiece hangs in the college's private collection, accessible during special viewing events or academic tours. Imagine standing before Monet's dreamy brushstrokes, surrounded by the same walls that nurtured revolutionary thinkers – a sublime fusion of art, science, and history. 📍Christ's College, Cambridge University 🖼️Monet viewings: Check college event schedules 🌿Stroll through the Fellows' Garden, a green oasis since 1506 #cambridgeuniversity #christ'sCollege #monet #waterlilies #artandhistory #cambridgetour #academicheritage #britishart #traveluk
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