The 3 legends behind Oxford’s famous Bridge of Sighs… 👇🏼 Most people know it as one of the city’s most photographed spots - but the stories around it are even better. Officially called Hertford Bridge, it was built in 1913-1914 to connect two parts of Hertford College. It looks medieval, but it’s surprisingly modern by Oxford standards. So where do the legends come from? 1. The Exam Sighs Students supposedly “sighed” beneath the bridge on their way to exams - and the nickname stuck. 2. The Wei

Oxford, England 🇬🇧The famous Bridge of Sighs, built in 1914, is one of Oxford’s most photographed landmarks, linking Hertford College with the Bodleian Library and admired for its striking Venetian style. ✨ #oxford #ExploreOxford #historicoxford #visitoxford #travel #oxfordlife #exploreuk #ukhistory #england | Fahad Ahmed

Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy. Built in the 1600s, this bridge linked the Doge’s Palace to the New Prison—so after judgment, prisoners crossed here and caught one last, barred-window look at Venice. | Architecture Hub