Alte Universität, Renaissance educational building in Mainz, Germany.
The Alte Universität extends over four floors and twelve axes, featuring two decorated column portals created by sculptor Johannes Juncker from Aschaffenburg.
The Jesuit order constructed the building between 1615 and 1618 under Elector Johann Schweickhardt von Kronberg to house theological and philosophical faculties.
The building's third floor contains a lecture hall that served as a venue for university promotions and celebrations throughout 170 years of academic life.
The structure currently houses the Leibniz Institute for European History and the Journalism Department of Johannes Gutenberg University with libraries and seminar rooms.
After extensive damage during World War II in 1942, the building retained its Renaissance portals and outer walls, leading to a reconstruction that includes two roof spires.
Location: Mainz
GPS coordinates: 50.00017,8.27152
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:29
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