| Bridge of Sighs tips and photos posted by real travelers and Oxford locals. New College Lane • 20 Photos • 19 Reviews See all Oxford Things To Do |  | Oxford Bridge of Sighs Reviews | 1 - 10 of 19 |  |
The Oxonian 'Bridge of Sighs', as it is popularly called, was designed by Sir Thomas Graham Jackson in the style of the famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice. Its proper name is Hertford Bridge as it connects two parts of Hertford College: the new buildings across New College Lane with the old part of the college. Though matching the style of those buildings, the Bridge of Sighs was constructed as late as 1913. Very young for Oxford! Leave a Comment
|
Visiting Oxford?
Read reviews about Oxford Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
by jo104 The most photographed piece of architecture in Oxford, it actually bears closer resemblence to the Rialto Bridge in Venice & its strange for me to see a road under the bridge after travelling the watery passageways of Venice by gondala. The bridge links the old & new areas of Hertford college so the students don't get wet & it saves time. Leave a Comment
|
 The Bridge of Sighs by mafi_moya The Bridge of Sighs is one of Oxford's most famous sights but is actually an imitation of the original in Venice. It was built in 1914 as part of Hertford College and is almost hidden away down a very quiet side street, almost as though the architect thought, "Oxford already has so many stunning buildings, there's no point making a big fuss about another one!" Unfortunately you can't actually enter it unless you're a student here. Leave a Comment
|
 the strange bridge by mindcrime Although the proper name is Hertford Bridge everyone calls it Bridge of Sighs! This is because it was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson in the style of the famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice. This little bridge connects two parts of Hertford College, the new and the old part! Of course the bridge is much more younger than the one in Venice as it was constructed in 1914. Directions: city center
|
 Bridge of Sighs, Oxford by rwlittle I snapped this photo of the Bridge of Sighs from outside the Bodleian Library. Later, our walking tour guide pointed out that a Bridge of Sighs is supposed to go over water...and then joked about the gutters in the streets. Leave a Comment
|
Visiting Oxford?
Read reviews about Oxford Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 Bridge of Sighs by sabsi The Bridge of Sighs belongs to Hertford College. It joins two parts of the college. It was built in 1913, obviously with the Venice original in mind! Leave a Comment
|
The Bridge of Sighs (1913-4) is a noted landmark west of the town centre, located along New College Lane. The bridge is named after the famous Italian bridge "Ponte di Sospiri" in the enchanting city of Venezia. Due east in Oxford, near Abingdon, is the Thames riverfront. Around here are beautiful Venetianesque brick buildings, as captured. Leave a Comment
|
 Bridge of Sighs by barryg23 The Bridge of Sighs is a famous Oxford landmark, often used as the backdrop for graduation/matriculation photographs. It links two parts of Hertford College, across New College Lane; however, access to the bridge itself is restricted to Hertford students and fellows. There is an equally pretty Bridge of Sighs in St. John's College, Cambridge, and both bridges are modelled on the original in Venice. Leave a Comment
|
 Bridge of Sighs in Oxford by coceng Oxford was a Saxon town at a point where River Cherwell meets The Thames. The first college was built in the 13th century & one of them was called 'university'. Today, there are 39 colleges spreading over Oxford. This is the infamous Bridge of Sighs, which is a copy of the famous bridge in Venice ! So I head that it looks nothing like the real one in Venice ! Built in 1914 between 2 buildings of Hertford College. Leave a Comment
|
by Elodie_Caroline If you don't know where to look?, you will miss this beautiful piece of architecture known as the 'Bridge of Sighs'. It is really called The Hertford bridge, but that doesn't have the same nice ring to it does it?. It is hidden well beyond the main streets of Oxford, it's such a shame, it really is one of the beautiful parts of Oxford to see. It has obviously been copied from the Bridge in Venice, but it is still a wonderful sight to behold.
|
 | 1 | 2 |  | |
More Oxford Travel Deals Hotel Deals in Oxford Find Discounts at Top Hotels in Oxford, AL. Book Online Today! The New Yorker Hotel One of NYC's Most Popular Hotels. Luxury Accommodations At A Discount Hotels Find the Best Hotel Rates on ORBITZ Our Lowest Rate or A Cash Refund. Sponsored Links
- Best Western Weston Manor Hotel
Weston-on-the-Green, Oxford - Express By Holiday Inn Oxford
Grenoble Road, Oxford - Falcon Private Hotel
88 Abingdon Road, Oxford - The Sportsview Guest House
106-110 Abingdon Road, Oxford - Nanford Guest House
137 Iffley Road, Oxford - Peacock Hotel
Henton nr Chinnor, Oxford - Barcelo Oxford
Godstow Rd (formerly Paramount), Oxford - Days Inn Oxford
Welcome Break Service Area J8a, M40, Oxford - The Bat & Ball Inn
High Street Cuddesdon, Oxford - Cotswold Lodge Classic Hotel
66a Banbury Road, Oxford - Linton Lodge - Best Western
11-13 Linton Road, Oxford - The Otmoor Lodge Hotel
Horton Hill Horton-Cum-Studley, Oxford - The Oxford Hotel
13-14 Craven Terrace Lancaster Gate, Oxford - Old Parsonage Hotel
1 Banbury Rd, Oxford - Victoria House Hotel
29-30 George Street, Oxford
|