paille-malie game After Utrecht University was founded in 1636, the Vroedschap of Utrecht decided in 1637 to lay out a maille court for the paille-malie game, partly for the benefit of the students. This decision is recorded in the resolution of February 6, 1637: On monday the 6th of February, Agreement has been found to […]
Utrecht University academy building
The Academiegebouw The Academiegebouw (academy building) was donated to the university by the city of Utrecht in 1896. It still serves as the university’s ceremonial centre, where major academic functions are held. The portraits in the medallions underneath the cornice represent the famous university professors from before 1896. The style of the building is neo-Renaissance, […]