The Most Beautiful University Campuses In Texas
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From classic renaissance-inspired buildings to southern elegance, Texas is home to some of the most exquisite university campuses in America. Take a look at these beautiful examples across Texas in Culture Trip’s roundup of stunning settings for higher education in the Lone Star State.
1. Rice University
Museum, University
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In Houston, Texas sits Rice University, one of the most prestigious institutions in the United States. Spanning some 295 acres near Houston’s Museum District, its campus is similar to a castle-like structure with gardens and trees surrounding the sidewalk paths. The architecture is unique including 70 main buildings all within the same grand style.