Duke University, United States

Photography Tour in Duke University

The best photos of Duke 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.

A Gothic campus in Durham, North Carolina, dominated by a 210-foot chapel tower and surrounded by 7,000 acres of forest and gardens.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Duke Chapel — a 210-foot Gothic tower with a 5,000-pipe Flentrop organ and 77 stained glass windows
•Sarah P. Duke Gardens — 55 acres of terraced gardens, including the historic Terraces, the Asiatic Arboretum, and native gardens
•Nasher Museum of Art — a Rafael Viñoly-designed museum on East Campus with a strong contemporary collection

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Duke Forest — over 7,000 acres of research forest with hiking trails open to the public, surrounding the campus
•Gothic Reading Room — a cathedral-like study hall in Perkins Library with vaulted ceilings and stained glass

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