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Utrecht town council (vroedschap)

By Tourism UtrechtPosted on February 18, 2023Posted in Bord, Culture, History, information, Utrecht, Utrecht UniversityTagged Mailie spel, Maliebaan, Paille-maille, students, Utrecht University, UU, Vroedschap of UtrechtNo Comments

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

By Tourism UtrechtPosted on January 11, 2021Posted in Bord, BuildingsTagged Academy Building, Domplein, information, sign, University, Utrecht, Utrecht UniversityNo Comments

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, […]