Palais Universitaire, Strasbourg
Palais Universitaire, Strasbourg, University palace in Strasbourg, France
The Palais Universitaire stands with its grand facade, 36 statues of scholars, and a central courtyard surrounded by teaching rooms and decorated arcades.
Constructed between 1879 and 1884 under architect Otto Warth's direction, this Renaissance Revival building replaced the previous academic institution from 1567.
The palace holds a museum of antique sculpture casts, multiple libraries, research institutes, and hosts theology, history, archaeology, and art history departments.
The building opens Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with wheelchair access available through the north entrance.
The main hall hosted the first Council of Europe session in 1949, gathering 101 delegates from twelve European nations.
Location: Strasbourg
Inception: 1884
Architects: Otto Warth
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, Neoclassical architecture
Address: 9, place de l'Université
GPS coordinates: 48.58480,7.76242
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42
Strasbourg offers numerous photographic opportunities beyond its main attractions. The city presents a collection of historic timber-framed houses, medieval bridges, hidden courtyards and notable architectural monuments from various periods. From the hieroglyph-adorned Maison Égyptienne to the neoclassical University Palace, from ancient defensive structures to Art Nouveau villas, these sites reveal authentic aspects of Strasbourg's heritage. In the tanners' quarter, the Maison des Tanneurs documents the medieval craft tradition, while the Cour du Corbeau, with its multi-story wooden galleries, represents one of the city's oldest preserved inns. Rue du Jeu-des-Enfants leads through a quiet collection of historic residences, and Place de la République demonstrates the late 19th-century Prussian urban planning. The Barrage Vauban, a 17th-century defensive installation, provides wide views over the Ill River and the Ponts Couverts from its rooftop terrace. Away from the tourist crowds, additional photogenic locations include the vaulted cellars of the Cave des Hospices Civils, where wine has been stored for centuries, the Art Nouveau architecture along Allée de la Robertsau, and the neoclassical facade of the Lycée des Pontonniers. Place Saint-Étienne and Place Saint-Thomas show everyday city life in historic settings. These locations enable photographs that go beyond typical postcard views and provide a nuanced perspective on Strasbourg's architectural diversity.
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