University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
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With almost 35,000 students, this high college (405 Hilgard Avenue, Westwood) is the largest constituent of the University of California. Having originated from a so-called Normal School founded in 1882, it began to expand when it acquired its present campus site in the Westwood area of the city. In the year 1929 the college institute, laid out in the form of a rectangle, was re-opened.
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There are a number of things to see and do here. Among the highlights for visitors are the Fowler Museum, the Franklin Murphy Sculpture Garden, and the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden. The Fowler Museum displays art works from around the world focusing on cultural history. The museum features a permanent collection as well as changing exhibitions and is free of charge. The sculpture garden and the botanical garden are wonderful areas to wander through with important pieces of art and plant specimens from around the world.
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Cars are allowed only on the main roads of the campus, so you must find the places of interest on foot. Guided walks are available on Mondays to Fridays 10.30 am-1.30 pm, starting from the Visitor Center, Ueberroth Building, corner of Le Conte & Broxton Avenue.
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UCLA Kaufman Hall front entrance, formerly the Dance Building, Los Angeles.
UCLA Hallway, Los Angeles.
Powell Library at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Romanesque Revival building at the University of California, Los Angeles.
