Heidelberg - Place in front of the Old University
The Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg (that's the correct full name) is the oldest university in what is nowadays Germany. It was founded in 1386 by the palatine Ruprecht I. The building of the old university (in the photo at right) was erected in 1711. It holds the museum of the university and the former "students' prison" (also a museum): The festive hall of the old university is especially interesting, since it is a famous example of Heidelberg baroque. University museum and students' prison open daily except Mondays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m (in the winter to 4 p.m) There are several other museums and a botanical garden that belong to the university. Information at Tel No. +49-6221-543593 and at www.uni-heidelberg.de Photos of Heidelberg's inner city (click for more information): 
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