Carolinum Zürich, Educational institution and architectural structure in Zürich, Switzerland.
The Carolinum consists of three floors incorporating Romanesque Revival architecture, integrating features from former cloisters and modern educational facilities.
Founded in 1525 as part of the Grossmünster cloister, the Carolinum served as a Latin school before evolving into a theological institution under reformer Huldrich Zwingli.
The building exhibits permanent displays commemorating Reformation figures and contains a cloister garden featuring historical plants inspired by Conrad Gessner's botanical works.
The structure houses the Theological Faculty of the University of Zürich since 1976, offering educational programs and hosting public lectures throughout the year.
The Carolinum holds designation as a Class A Swiss cultural property, representing both architectural excellence and educational heritage within Zürich's academic landscape.
Location: Zürich
Inception: 1849
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: 47.37000,8.54417
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:50
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