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Iconic landmark in Oxford

The Sheldonian Theatre is one of the most iconic landmarks in Oxford and was built 1664-1668 on a design by Christopher Wren. The order came from the University of Oxford, and it's named after Gilbert Sheldon, the dean of the University at the time. It's a round structure on Broad Street and inside there's an octagonal dome, to which you can get to because there are some seats up there. It has windows with beautiful views over the city, the ceiling frescoes were renovated recently and are beautiful and there are 32 paintings commissioned by King Charles II that deserve a look too. It can fit 800-1,000

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