Cambridge is a city on the River Cam in eastern England, home to the prestigious University of Cambridge, dating back to 1209. Although known as one of the premiere and paramount places of higher education in the world, Cambridge is more than a university city. Just when you think you have seen every bit of the city, you find out something new. As a result, sightseeing opportunities are countless, and you'll continuously bump into the city's endless touristic treasures.