- Riddartorget - Hear about the founding of the university by Jacob Ulvson and the medieval teaching before and after the university was founded until Gustav Vasa’s rise in the 1520s.
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Discover the unique narrative of the oldest academic institution of the Nordic nations; learn about its establishment in a quest to outdo the Danes, harsh dormitory living in the 17th century, the institution’s role as a city within a city with its own judiciary system, jail, police, tradesmen, etc., and the 18th century scholar who allegedly made a pact with the devil. A minimum of two guests is needed for the tour to commence.
Our journey traverses central Uppsala, highlighting the preserved structures, esteemed professors, and student accommodations. Hear tales about Celsius, Rudbeck, and Linnaeus, along with their pupils.
Uppsala University, founded in AD 1477, bears witness to a multitude of melancholic, gloomy, and captivating histories. The tour is conducted by a certified guide from Uppsala.
You’ll learn about the brutal rites of passage for 17th-century students, the rumors of a professor who sold written works to pupils, and how the rivalry between Denmark and Sweden resulted in Uppsala gaining its University. You’ll also discover the story behind the University needing to repurchase a present from a monarch gifted by a University founder.
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