The Devil's Contract, the Silver Spoon and the Architecture Bankruptcy - Anecdotes from Uppsala University 1h

The Devil's Contract, the Silver Spoon and the Architecture Bankruptcy - Anecdotes from Uppsala University 1h

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Stockholm, Sweden

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Explore the oldest university heritage in the Nordic world

Walk through historic streets with an expert local guide

Visit university landmarks including halls and libraries

Hear stories of famous scholars and legendary students

Discover dramatic tales from early student traditions

Discover the rich academic heritage of Uppsala as you explore the oldest university in the Nordic world. This guided city walk leads you through the historic heart of Uppsala, focusing on the university founded in the late medieval era. Your knowledgeable and authorized Uppsala guide will take you to the grand University Hall and past significant sites such as Gustavianum and the Carolina Rediviva Library. As you stroll through central Uppsala, you will learn about the preserved buildings, professor residences, and early student quarters that helped shape this remarkable center of learning. Hear captivating stories about renowned scholars including Celsius, Rudbeck, and Linnaeus, as well as the legendary tale of a student who was said to have entered a pact with the devil.

The walk brings to life the dramatic and sometimes turbulent history of student life in Uppsala. Listen to accounts of harsh student initiations in past centuries, the professor rumored to sell essays, and the long rivalry between Denmark and Sweden that paved the way for the founding of the university. Discover curious tales such as how the university was once forced to buy back a royal gift and how tense relations between townspeople and students created a city within the city. Learn about the cathedral court that handled student misconduct and explore how the traditions of the past continue to shape Uppsala today. This tour offers an engaging and insightful journey through the evolution of one of Europes oldest centers of scholarship.

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Guided walk with expert guide
Visit historic university sites
Enjoy engaging storytelling

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Discover the wonders of Stockholm, Sweden with this unforgettable experience. The walk brings to life the dramatic and sometimes turbulent history of student life in Uppsala. Listen to accounts of harsh student initiations in past centuries, the professor rumored to sell essays, and the long rivalry between Denmark and Sweden that paved the way for the founding of the university. Discover curious tales such as how the university was once forced to buy back a royal gift and how tense relations between townspeople and students created a city within the city. Learn about the cathedral court that handled student misconduct and explore how the traditions of the past continue to shape Uppsala today. This tour offers an engaging and insightful journey through the evolution of one of Europes oldest centers of scholarship. Highlights of your tour include: Explore the oldest university heritage in the Nordic worldWalk through historic streets with an expert local guideVisit university landmarks including halls and librariesHear stories of famous scholars and legendary studentsDiscover dramatic tales from early student traditions. The walk brings to life the dramatic and sometimes turbulent history of student life in Uppsala. Listen to accounts of harsh student initiations in past centuries, the professor rumored to sell essays, and the long rivalry between Denmark and Sweden that paved the way for the founding of the univers. This tour includes: Guided walk with expert guideVisit historic university sitesEnjoy engaging storytelling. Discover the rich academic heritage of Uppsala as you explore the oldest university in the Nordic world. This guided c...