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Princeton University, Princeton

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Established in 1746, Princeton University sits on a 200 ha (500 acre) campus and welcomes 8,000 students each year who learn about humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Take a guided tour of the campus to find out about its educational, cultural, recreational, and athletic aspects. Walk through the grounds and buildings to get a feel for the university's community and culture, and see what one of the wealthiest schools in the United States looks like. The main campus, with its gothic structures and 20th-century sculptures, has been named one of the country's most beautiful by Travel + Leisure magazine. Plan to visit Princeton University during your Princeton vacation using our convenient Princeton attractions planning app .

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• By Jayant44

  Established in the 1700s, the University is a place to visit if one is visiting this area. Old but beautifully maintained buildings, green and leafy paths, Princeton University is a gem .  more »

• By 716sachink

  The Princeton University campus is surprisingly very beautiful. Recently went on a guided college tour. Enjoyed walking through the campus and seeing all the antique buildings within the campus. Would...  more »

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• By Iurii Novak

  Those places are Nation Heritage and pride!! So excited for been here. Bright and hopeful after that.

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• By Beery Yaakov

  I visited this University in 2014 for a few days to get an impression of the campus and the surrounding area. I was very impressed by the architecture, the old buildings are remarkably well preserved (for the most part).

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