Old Well
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It’s one of Chapel Hill’s highlights. Please don’t go there and expect something extraordinary, but include it in your tour of the oldest public university in the United States. Depending on when you're coming, beware of lines of students taking graduation pictures. On a side note, UNC was highly inspired of adding a ramp for wheelchairs, but - gosh - it's so ugly. I am sure a nicer design could be found.
Jean-Georges PerrinJean-Georges Perrin
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The Old Well certainly still works and looks well maintained considering it's history. There had been great lengths taken to make it accessible. There is a ramp that leads to the drinking side. The atmosphere was as you would expect from a university. Lots of busy students heading towards their next destination. It's a great feeling to be there for even a moment.
David HolycrossDavid Holycross
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Was just passing by and asked some “locals” what we should do. They said we HAD to check out the fountain. First impressions were mediocre at best. I’d give it a 6/10 for historical landmarks and 3/10 for water fountains I’ve seen. 0/10 for functionality. 1/10 for cleanliness. Cool school tho. Great hibachi across the street. At least their water fountain works.
Ameer BastaAmeer Basta
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A popular “selfie” place, currently under construction for updates to the wooden structures. The fountain used to be UNC’s only source of water. Tradition states if you drink from the fountain your first day of class, you will have good luck, or all A’s! Also a picturesque place to take graduation pictures. It’s just a lovely, romantic area. March 22, 2019
Dorothy BoboDorothy Bobo
20
Legend has it that the UNC student must drink from the well before the first day of class at the beginning of first semester to fare well! Either ways it’s a beautiful setting to hangout with family and friends.
Vidya ShankarVidya Shankar
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An iconic spot on UNC Chappell Hill campus. The fount is no longer working. Very beautiful and a lovely green space/quad is right behind. Has a couple of memorials. And lovely brick walkways throughout.
April WilliamsApril Williams
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E Cameron Ave, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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The Old Well is a small, neoclassical rotunda located on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus at the southern end of McCorkle Place. The current decorative form of the Old Well was modeled after the Temple of Love in the Gardens of Versailles and was completed in 1897.
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