Duke University has a reputation as one of the most beautiful universities in the nation. After a visit, you'll emphatically agree. The setting is truly wonderful, and the buildings can add IQ points merely with a stroll by them.
The centerpiece, though, is the Chapel - located at one end of a quad. (Don't most colleges have a quad?)
A brochure has plenty of impressive facts about the structure. The tower is 210 feet high. It hosts more 1,000 events per year. There are 77 stained-glass windows. The tower contains a 50-bell carillon, one of which is more than six feet in size and weighs 11,200 pounds. It's the sort of place that would look right at home in the center of an old European city. But no, it's in Durham.
The buildings around it are a good match in terms of architecture. I thought the only cathedral at Duke was where the basketball teams played (Cameron Indoor Stadium), but I was wrong. It's an amazing place to stop. Here's a better look at the facility via video:
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