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Haus zum Riesen

Haus zum Riesen

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The Haus zum Riesen is a historic residence in Heidelberg's Old Town, distinguished by its statue and its association with Heidelberg University. Built in the Baroque style, it once served as a palace and now houses university facilities where scientists have worked.

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The building was constructed in 1707 on the foundations of the former

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Haus_zum_Riesen_Anatomiegarten_Heidelberg.JPG?uselang=de

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