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In 1078 the castle of the Counts of Tübingen was mentioned for the first time. The today's castle which hosts numerous institutes and collections of the university, derives mainly from the 16th century. Its most beautiful decoration is the Renaissance portal built around 1606 in the style of a Roman triumphal arch, whose center shows the emblem of the Duchy of Württemberg.
From the castle the visitor has views to the city, as well as to the Neckar and Ammer valleys and the extended region up to the horizon of the Swabian Alb in the south.
Museum
After the complex restoration of the castle some of the university's cultural and academic institutions were relocated there, the collections of which are open to the public. Part of the highlights are numerous archeological findings and replicas, such as a complete ancient Egyptian burial chamber, an early classical "Tübinger Waffenläufer" or the paleolithic "Vogelherdfiguren" made from ivory.
The collection of originals (Originalsammlungen) is open:
May 1 - September 30:
Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
October 1 - April 30:
Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The collection of replica (Abgusssammlung) is open:
May 1 - September 30:
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 1 - April 30:
Wednesday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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An informative brochure on Tübingen as a business location provides insight into the town's economic structure, science and research activities as well as the Technology Park.
Tübingen fosters bonds of partnership throughout Europe and the U.S. The relationships are vivid and ample between Tübingen and its 10 sister communities.
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