Aula der Alten Universität, University assembly hall in Old Town, Heidelberg, Germany
The Aula der Alten Universität is an assembly hall in Heidelberg's Old Town featuring neo-Renaissance architecture with decorated ceilings and wooden paneling. A gallery divides the space into two levels and the hall accommodates around 320 people with modern equipment including microphones, a projector, and a concert grand piano.
The hall was built between 1712 and 1735 and underwent renovation in 1886 by architect Josef Durm to mark the university's 500th anniversary. This redesign shaped the room's present-day appearance.
The hall displays portraits and busts of notable scholars including chemist Robert Bunsen, alongside a central painting depicting the university's foundation. These works reflect the place's deep connection to academic achievement.
The hall is easily accessible in the Old Town and provides all necessary technical facilities for events. Visitors should note that this is a historic space used for various cultural and academic occasions.
The front wall features a symmetrical design with Ferdinand Keller's painting of Pallas Athena alongside figures from the university's past. This central artwork links classical mythology to the institution's academic identity.
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