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Gothic-style stone buildings of Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge, surround a large green courtyard in Cambridge, England.
Giovanni d'Andrea at the University of Bologna
The main building of Glasgow University in Scotland features a tall central tower with Gothic architectural details, surrounded by trees and greenery in the foreground.
Princeton University
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
The University of Bonn's yellow historic building with towers stands behind the expansive green lawn of the Hofgarten, where people are relaxing and trees frame the scene.
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