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Off The Beaten Path: Alte Universität (Old University)
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The University in Würzburg was founded in 1575 by Julius Echter, who was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1573 to 1617. At first the university had only two faculties, namely theology and philosophy. Then in 1587 the first professor of law was hired, and in 1589 the first professor of medicine.
Echter intended this to be very much a Catholic university. Students were required to attend services at the university church. They were not allowed to go to pubs, discuss theological questions at mealtimes or borrow large amounts of money.
The Faculty of Law is still located in this "Old University" building, Domschulstraße 16, which was built in 1582.
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Website: http://www.wuerzburg.de/system/international/englisch/congress/sights/851,2941.htm
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Off The Beaten Path: Neue Universität (New University)
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Off The Beaten Path: Music University
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The Music University (Hochschule für Musik) was founded in 1797 as the Collegium musicum academicum. It changed its name several times, and was given the status of a university in 1973.
At present they have 80 full-time and 140 part-time teachers in six departments covering all aspects of musical theory and practice.
Students and professors often give concerts which are open to the public. Admission to these concerts is often free, and never more than 10 euros. Click on the link below for their current program.
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Website: http://www.hfm-wuerzburg.de/html/veranstaltungen_aktuell.html
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Off The Beaten Path: St. Johannis Church
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This neogothic Lutheran church is located at Hofstallstraße 5, across the street from the Music University.
The church was first built from 1892 to 1895. After wartime destruction it was rebuilt in 1956/57, reusing parts of the steeple. You can recognize it from a distance, for instance from up on the Marienberg Fortress, because of its distinctive pencil-shaped twin towers.
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Off The Beaten Path: Inside St. Johannis Church
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Another distinctive feature of this church is the Sculpture of "The Coming of the Lord", by Helmut Amman, which is suspended from the ceiling above the altar.
This church is the home of the Würzburg Bach Choir, which performs here regularly, for instance during the annual "Bach Days" in November.
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Website: http://www.bachchor-wuerzburg.de/
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alancollins Sun May 31, 2009 13:32 UTC
I have yet to try a journey on the ICE train or be brave enough to try and hire a bicycle. | MalenaN Sun May 31, 2009 06:07 UTC
Marienberg Fortress looks great where it stands on top of the hill! And the Main Valley Bicycle Routs sounds to be a good way to take to Würzburg! | toonsarah Fri May 15, 2009 19:51 UTC
What a lot there is of interest here! I must say I like the look of the Court Church - a shame I'm already married ;-) | timada Wed Nov 5, 2008 07:39 UTC
Wurzburg is such an interesting town and you showed us so many parts of it ! Thanks for sharing ! |
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