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Universität (University of Vienna)
Universität (University of Vienna) Review
After the one in Prague, Vienna's is the oldest university in the German-speaking world (founded in 1365, but this is not the original building). The main section of the university is a massive block in Italian Renaissance style designed by Heinrich Ferstel and built between 1873 and 1884. Thirty-eight statues representing important men of letters decorate the front of the building, while the rear, which encompasses the library (with nearly 2 million volumes), is adorned with sgraffito.
- Address: Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring/Universitätstrasse, 1st District, Vienna | Map It
- U-Bahn: U2/Schottentor.
- Location: The Ringstrasse
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