Rhine-Neckar
Karlsruhe Region
Heidelberg

Old University, Heidelberg

The Old University is an important baroque building of the University of Heidelberg located between the and the in the old town of .
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  • Type: Museum
  • Description: building in Heidelberg, Karlsruhe Government Region, Bade-Württemberg, Germany
  • Also known as: “Alte Universität” and “Alte Universität, Rektorat”
  • Address: Grabengasse 1, Heidelberg, 69117
  • Wheelchair access: limited

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Karzer (Heidelberg) and Universitätsplatz.

Museum
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is a museum.

Square
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The , previously known as Paradeplatz, Ludwigsplatz, and Langemarckplatz is an open square in 's old town, the Altstadt. The runs along the north side, the west side is marked by Grabengasse, which follows the line of the original city walls.

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is a ruin in Germany and landmark of . The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. is situated 650 metres east of Old University, Heidelberg.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Heidelberg old town and Molkenkur Bergbahnhof.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Locality
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is a locality.

Suburb
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is a suburb.

Old University, Heidelberg

Latitude
49.4113° or 49° 24′ 41″ north
Longitude
8.7064° or 8° 42′ 23″ east
Levels
3
Open location code
8FXCCP64+GH
Open­Street­Map ID
way 35465057
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­limited
Wiki­data ID
Q436344
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