University of Cervera, Baroque university complex in Cervera, Spain
The University of Cervera features a rectangular layout with four prismatic towers at each corner and spans an area of multiple buildings.
Philip V of Spain established the University of Cervera in 1717, consolidating six Catalan universities into one institution as a political measure.
The university's paranymph contains a baroque altarpiece by Jaume Padró, displaying alabaster sculptures and colored marbles representing academic traditions.
The building currently houses educational facilities, including a secondary school, vocational training center, and document storage for the Crown of Aragon.
The university structure incorporates military architectural elements while maintaining baroque design principles, standing at 546 meters above sea level.
Location: Cervera
Inception: 1717
Founders: Philip V of Spain
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Elevation above the sea: 546 m
GPS coordinates: 41.67062,1.27429
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:27
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Gran Teatre de la Passió
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Hospital Berenguer de Castelltort
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Serradora Martí
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Font de la plaça Pius XII
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