Marburg Travel Tip:
Philipps University of Marburg
The Old University, Marburg
The Philipps University of Marburg was founded 1527 by Landgrave Philip the Magnanimous. The monastery left vacant by the Reformation was turned over to the School of Higher Learning
. Eleven professors and 84 students commenced academics on July 1st, 1527. Today there are over 18,000 students.
In the Old University (1872-91), built upon the foundations of the Dominican monastery from the late 13th century, the Alte Aula (old lecture jall) reveals a unique perspective into the history of Marburg there in the midst of today’s student bustle.
Appointments to visit can be made at the tourist information office.
[ Source: http://marburg.de/detail/48594 ]
Related: http://www.uni-marburg.de/international-en/index_html-en?set_language=en
Address: Biegenstraße 10, 35032 Marburg
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