Gustavianum
Building in Uppsala, Sweden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gustavianum is the oldest standing building of Uppsala University. It was built between 1622 and 1625, and was used as the main building of the university between 1778 and 1887. Since 1997, it has been used as the university's museum.
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Gustavianum | |
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Etymology | Named after Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden |
General information | |
Location | Uppsala, Sweden |
Address | Akademigatan 3 |
Coordinates | 59°51′28.6″N 17°37′54.1″E |
Current tenants | Museum Gustavianum |
Construction started | 1622 |
Inaugurated | 1625 |
Client | Uppsala University |
Owner | Statens fastighetsverk |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Caspar van Panten (original structure) Olaus Rudbeck (1662 expansion) |
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