ПеревестиCambridge is one of the old university towns of England. The best time to visit it is in the spring, when all the trees are just bursting into leaf and the meadows along the river Cam, which flows past “The Backs”, tha...

Перевести Cambridge is one of the old university towns of England. The best time to visit it is in the spring, when all the trees are just bursting into leaf and the meadows along the river Cam, which flows past “The Backs”, that is the backs of some of the oldest colleges, are covered with crocuses, daffodils, narcissi and anemones. They grow in great patches on the grass, the purple, yellow and white crocuses and later the others. It is a wonderful sight and worth going to see. The university dates back from the beginning of the 13th century and consists of many colleges. Some were built between the 13th and 15th centuries. These colleges are large. They are of gray stone and the students’ rooms are built around courtyards. Many of the rooms are reached by old winding staircases. It is possible to walk through one courtyard after another, from the road to the riverbank. There are paths along the river and the beautiful old colleges are reflected in the water. Students row on the river or, when they want to relax, they take a punt. Many of the willow trees on the banks trail their branches in the water. Parts of the town of Cambridge still remain as they were many years ago. The market place has stalls of fruit, flowers and other goods, and in the side streets there are bookshops that have been known to students for many generations. There are always full of people browsing among the bookshelves. During term time the town is full of bicycles. Students ride along the streets on them, and there are rows and rows parked outside the colleges. In a town of narrow streets, a bicycle is the best means of transport. Cambridge is perhaps the only town in England, which is really dominated by its colleges and students and it’s a lovely place to visit.