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Old University – Heidelberg
Grabeng. 1-3, 69117 Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Phone: 06221 542-152About
The Old University building was built between 1712 and 1728 on behalf of elector Johann Wilhelm and was called "Domus Wilhelmiana" in his honour. The Old University houses the Rector's Office as well as the university museum, which was established in 1996. The historic student prison (Studentenkarzer) is located in the back of the Old University.
