St John's College is a must see historical building in Cambridge. Well known for its world famous architecture and of course The Bridge of Sighs which bridges the gap over the River Cam of the Third Court and the New Court.
The rest of the buildings are just as impressive, placed next to the well kept grounds and the fantastic view of the River Cam.
Once a year it hosts the May Ball where by the building is lit up and shown off to the best of the University's abillity. Often this includes a very expensive firework display which in the flashes of light against the historic brick work, lights up the building in ways that will blow your mind away.
The building is so impactfull on the eyes that you could swear Hogwarts was filmed there.
I believe that St John's College is often open to the public, so if you get the chance, have alook. But make sure you go on a tour or take a guide book to really appreciate what you are seeing.

St John's College and St John's College School are two different things and I can't tell if the German review is about the private primary school or the Cambridge University college.

My review is of the latter which is actually located on trinity St, not Grange Road.

St John's, known as John's, is a really beautiful college. It straddles the river Cam with one of the more famous bridges - the Bridge of Sighs. It's really quite magical.

It's the 2nd largest college and was founded in 1511 by Lady Margaret Beaufort (mum of Henry VII).

I could go on for quite some time about the gorgeous architecture, the picturesque gardens, the beautiful chapel, the magnificent library, the majestic great hall and the great cheap food in the buttery, but I won't.

I was stuck in Cambridge overnight on the weekend as I missed the last train to London (which is at 11pm?! Come on GNER!) but I found solace in my old college as the porters were welcoming and helpful.

The May balls here are also especially brilliant, I would even say better than the more expensive and exclusive Trinity College balls.

John's is a really beautiful college, and really worth the £2.50 tourist admission charge. If you're with a current student (of any of the colleges of Cambridge) you can get in free.

And if you're thinking of applying to Cambridge then I'd say that John's is firmly wedged in the top 3.