Carolinum, Zürich
The Carolinum Zürich (sometimes Prophezei or Prophezey) is the predecessor educational institution of the theological faculty of the University of Zürich, established in 1525. As building, it is part of the former cloister of the Grossmünster Chorherrenstift in Zürich, Switzerland. Grossmünster and Carolinum (Ehemalige Mädchenschule am Grossmünster) are listed in the Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance as a Class A object.
| Carolinum | |
|---|---|
Carolinum and Grossmünster as seen from Grossmünsterplatz respectively Zwinglinplatz in Zürich | |
| Former names | Prophezey; Schola Tigurina; Töchterschule; Ehemalige Mädchenschule am Grossmünster |
| Alternative names | Theologisches Seminar |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival |
| Location | Zürich, Switzerland |
| Address | Kirchgasse 9, CH-8001 Zürich |
| Coordinates | 47°22′12″N 8°32′39.12″E |
| Construction started | 1843 |
| Completed | 1849 |
| Owner | City of Zürich |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Gustav Albert Wegmann |
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