Alte Universität, University building in Heidelberg, Germany.
Alte Universität is the oldest university building in Germany, located in the heart of Heidelberg with a blend of Gothic and Renaissance elements. The structure shows intricate stonework and houses historic lecture halls and administrative rooms that have served their purpose for centuries.
The building was founded in 1386 and marks the beginning of Germany's oldest university in this location. Over the centuries it remained the central administrative and teaching building, witnessing all of the university's major changes.
The building served as the center of academic life for centuries and still shapes how the university sees itself today. You can feel how deeply the institution's history is woven into this place.
Visitors can explore the building through guided tours offered daily, which provide insight into the preserved rooms. It is easy to find in central Heidelberg and best reached on foot from the main market square.
A prison tower within the building was used in medieval times to lock up unruly students, a tradition that lasted for centuries. This place was so feared that some students preferred to pay fines rather than spend time inside.
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