University of Leipzig: Guided Campus Walking Tour
ID: GYG216171-349359
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore the University of Leipzig and its new campus at Augustusplatz on this guided walking tour. Discover the roots of this historic university.
Discover the historic University of Leipzig and get to know its newest buildings on this guided walking tour at Augustusplatz. Walk to the New Augusteum and Paulinum buildings and tour the interior if no university events are taking place.
As you walk the campus, learn about ideas that went into the planning of the new buildings. See where art treasures can be found and hear about the history and construction of the old church, Paulinerkirche.
Founded on December 2, 1409, by Frederick I, Elector of Saxony, and his brother William II, Margrave of Meissen, the university has since engaged in teaching and research for over 600 years without interruption. Today, 30,000 people study at Leipzig University.
Famous alumni include Leibniz, Goethe, Leopold von Ranke, Friedrich Nietzsche, Robert Schumann, Richard Wagner, Tycho Brahe, Georgius Agricola, Angela Merkel, and the nine Nobel laureates associated with the university.
Highlights
- Learn about the planning behind the new campus buildings
- Explore the New Augusteum and Paulinum buildings
- Hear more about the university church that has been eliminated
- See where alumni like Goethe and Friedrich Nietzsche studied
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet at the information counter on the ground floor of the New Augusteum building.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
