Columbia University, United States

Photography Tour in Columbia University

The best photos of Columbia University aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

An Ivy League campus in the middle of Manhattan — a neoclassical oasis on Morningside Heights where Low Library faces Broadway through iron gates.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Low Memorial Library — the neoclassical centerpiece with the Alma Mater statue on its front steps
•Butler Library — the main library with 'Homer, Herodotus, Sophocles...' inscribed across its facade
•Manhattanville Campus — Renzo Piano's glass-and-steel expansion housing the Business School and neuroscience center

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•The Steps — Low Library's front steps are where students gather, protest, sunbathe, and socialize — the social heart of campus
•Tom's Restaurant — the exterior of this Broadway diner was used as the establishing shot for Seinfeld's 'Monk's Café'

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roamee's photography tour of Columbia University takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

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roamee curates a walking route through Columbia University's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

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