Great St Mary’s Church: Cambridge’s Timeless Landmark ⛪🎓

Steeped in 800 years of history, Great St Mary’s Church isn’t just a place of worship—it’s the official church of Cambridge University, woven into the fabric of academia and tradition. ✨ Why Visit? 🏛️ Grade I Listed Beauty: A masterpiece of Gothic and Georgian architecture, standing proud as a protected national treasure. 🌆 Best Views in Cambridge: Climb the tower (£7) for a panoramic sweep of the city’s spires, colleges, and the River Cam. (Pro tip: Sunset up here is magical!) 🎓 Academic Legacy: For centuries, university sermons and ceremonies unfolded under its vaulted ceilings. 📍 Visitor Essentials 📌 Address: St Mary's Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PQ 🎟️ Entry: Free (tower access £7) ⏰ Tower Hours: Varies by season—check website. 🚶 Explore More: Just steps from King’s College and the bustling Market Square. 💡 Did You Know? The church’s bells inspired the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb" (allegedly!). 🔔🐑 Its sundial (added in 1792) still keeps time—with a wink to Newton’s Cambridge days. ⏳ #CambridgeUK #HistoricChurches #FreeAttractions #Viewpoints