Ducal Georgianum, Catholic seminary in Ludwigstraße, Munich, Germany
Description
The Ducal Georgianum is a Catholic seminary on Ludwigstraße in Munich, designed in classical style by Friedrich von Gärtner. The building serves as part of Ludwig Maximilian University and continues to function as a center for theological education.
History
The seminary was founded in 1494 by Duke George of Bavaria in Ingolstadt and later relocated to Landshut in 1800. It moved to its present location in Munich in 1826, where it has remained since then.
Culture
The building houses a collection of religious artworks that visitors can see displayed throughout its rooms, showing how faith and creativity were connected across different time periods. These pieces reflect the spiritual values that shaped the institution's identity.
Practical
The building is wheelchair-accessible and open to visitors under management by a state foundation. Plan your visit in advance since it remains an active educational institution with ongoing use.
Did you know?
This institution ranks among the oldest Catholic seminaries in existence and has continuously maintained its educational mission for over 500 years since its foundation. Its unbroken history makes it a rare example of continuous institutional tradition.
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Ludwigskirche
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Große Aula der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
134 m
Ludwigstraße 25
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DenkStätte Weiße Rose
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Zwei Brunnen römischen Typs
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Akademiegalerie
126 m
Kaulbachstraße 36 (München)
184 m
Ludwigstraße 28
190 m
Ludwigstraße 18
190 m
Ludwigstraße 31
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Ludwigstraße 29
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Ludwigstraße 27
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Kaulbachstraße 31a
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Kaulbachstraße 38
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Ludwigstraße 22
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Kaulbachstraße 26a/b
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Mietshaus
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Kaulbachstraße 41
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Königinstraße 35-35a
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Mietshaus
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