--- title: "RWTH Aachen main building" url: "https://charlie.aachen-tourismus.de/en/poi/rwth-aachen-main-building" description: "The main building of RWTH Aachen University was constructed between 1865 and 1870 according to plans by Robert Ferdinand Cremer and marks the beginning of the university, which opened on 10 October 1870. The building stands at the transition from the 19th century to modernity and reflects the aspiration to give science and technology a firm place in the cityscape. The façade appears both austere and open, as if it wanted to make the struggle for knowledge visible. When you walk across the courtyard today, you can sense a mixture of historical traces and a constant new beginning. The significance of the building is also evident in how it survived two world wars and yet retained its character. It has accompanied generations of students and researchers and remains a place where new ideas are born." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/606272/7b0e374198110211e6f599843481f3d18914fcf647f02ad896b4ef55b05741e8/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aachen > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- ShareBookmark Bookmark RWTH Aachen main building ========================= - University/Academic institution - historical building Historisches Bauwerk mit symmetrischen Fensterreihen, drei Eingangstüren und einer Fassade in hellem Grau. Es ist zurzeit mit einer netzartigen Schutzplane überzogen. Vor dem Gebäude erstreckt sich ein Platz. Historisches Bauwerk mit symmetrischen Fensterreihen, drei Eingangstüren, Fahnen auf dem Dach und einer Fassade in hellem Grau. Vor dem Gebäude erstreckt sich ein Platz, über den Menschen spazieren. RWTH Aachen Main Building – Origin of a technical university with a long history The main building of RWTH Aachen University was constructed between 1865 and 1870 according to plans by Robert Ferdinand Cremer and marks the beginning of the university, which opened on 10 October 1870. The building stands at the transition from the 19th century to modernity and reflects the aspiration to give science and technology a firm place in the cityscape. The façade appears both austere and open, as if it wanted to make the struggle for knowledge visible. When you walk across the courtyard today, you can sense a mixture of historical traces and a constant new beginning. The significance of the building is also evident in how it survived two world wars and yet retained its character. It has accompanied generations of students and researchers and remains a place where new ideas are born. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - for Groups - for individual guests Social Media Read more Author aachen tourist service e.v.Markt 45-47 52062 Aachen Organization aachen tourist service e.v. License (master data) aachen tourist service e.v. This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Workshop - Course/seminar/hobby - film - Place of interest - Structure/Modern architecture - Historic site - Museum/Exhibition Contact Templergraben 55 52062 Aachen