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Because the scenery is absolutely gorgeous.
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Because everyone cycles everywhere.
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Because this is what it looks like at night.
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Because its outdoor market sells everything you could ever want...
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...and you can't beat the cake stall's gooey chocolate brownie.
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Because its university is one of the best in the world...
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...with libraries that are stupidly pretty.
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Because even its kebab shops are charming.
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Because if you head up Castle Hill, you'll get to Kettle's Yard...
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...and if you ask, the staff will give you a key to St Peter's Church.
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Because Girton College is at the top of the hill.
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Because its pubs are exceptionally cosy...
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...and the pub grub is second to none.
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Because King's College Chapel is widely considered one of England's best examples of Gothic architecture.
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Because an afternoon stroll through Granchester Meadows is the finest thing...
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...especially if you top it off with a spot of afternoon tea.
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Because there is literally nothing more delicious than a Chelsea bun from Fitzbillies.
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Because some of the pubs back on to the River Cam.
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Because punting is the best way to spend your time.
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Because all bridges should look like this.
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Because this is what it looks like when you go for an evening run.
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Because a baked potato from Tatties will actually change your life.
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Because this is where you take a book into the garden to read.
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Because the city's steeped in history.
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Because its museums are incredible.
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Because you'll never go thirsty.
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Because what is a summer without a trip to the Fens?
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Because basically everywhere you turn, it looks like a postcard.
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Because its music venues are fantastic.
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Because this is what it looks like if you climb to the roof of King's College.
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Because you're surrounded by university colleges that look like this.
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Because you'll always know the time.
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Because there are hidden gems behind every door.
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Because its libraries never fail to take your breath away.
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Because Trockel, Ulmann & Freunde regularly saves your life.
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Because you'll struggle to beat Cocum's dosas.
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Because this is what it looks like when it's misty.
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Because you'll easily while away hours at Heffers.
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Because even its high streets are insanely beautiful.
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Because you're never more than five minutes from the river.
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And you're only a half-hour drive from the stunning Ely Cathedral.
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Because you haven't known luxury until you've had a chocolate shot from Chocolat Chocolat.
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Because you'll never stop learning.
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Because it's full of sweet museums.
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Because you'll never run out of plays to see.
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Because you'd feel weird if you couldn't pop to the Botanic Gardens whenever you fancied.
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Because once a year, university college boat teams compete by trying to bump into each other.
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Because the Copper Kettle on King's Parade will cure even the most beastly of hangovers.
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Because its arts cinema is exquisite.
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Because this happens every summer.
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Because nothing will cheer you up like a cup of tea at Harriets.
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Because if you go through here...
It would be silly to leave, really? Wouldn't it?
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