University of Mannheim, Mannheim

Name: University of Mannheim
Address: Schloss Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany

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The University of Mannheim, abbreviated UMA, is a public research university in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1967, the university has its origins in the Palatine Academy of Sciences, which was established by Elector Carl Theodor at Mannheim Palace in 1763, as well as the Handelshochschule, which was founded in 1907. The university is regularly ranked as Germany's best business school as well as a leading institution in economics and social sciences. ()

Local name: Universität Mannheim Established: 1967 (57 years ago)Coordinates: 49°28'60"N, 8°27'52"E

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Schloss MannheimInnenstadt - JungbuschMannheim Germany

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University of Mannheim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kunsthalle Mannheim, Mannheim Palace, Water Tower, Reiss Engelhorn Museum.

0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Kunsthalle Mannheim, Mannheim
12 min walk • Kunsthalle Mannheim stands as a beacon of culture and art in the bustling city of Mannheim, Germany. This prestigious museum, renowned for its impressive collection of modern and contemporary art, offers a deep dive into the creative expressions that have shaped the...
~560 ftW
Restored 5-wing 18th century palace
Mannheim Palace, Mannheim
3 min walk • The Mannheim Palace, an imposing baroque edifice nestled in the heart of Mannheim, Germany, is a testament to the grandeur of 18th-century architecture. Constructed between 1720 and 1760, this former residence of the Prince-electors of the Palatinate now serves as a...
0.5 miE
Historical place
Water Tower, Mannheim
13 min walk • The Mannheim Water Tower, an iconic landmark of the German city of Mannheim, is a grandiose example of Romanesque architecture that has stood the test of time. Constructed between 1886 and 1889, this historical structure was originally designed to be the city's water...
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Reiss Engelhorn Museum, Mannheim
11 min walk • The Reiss Engelhorn Museum, or Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen, is a museum in Mannheim, Germany. It has an exhibition area of 11,300 square metres, and houses around 1.2 million objects.
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Park
Mannheimer Wasserturm, Mannheim
16 min walk • Mannheimer Rosengarten is a concert hall and congress centre in Mannheim, Germany designed by German architect Bruno Schmitz. It was built between 1900 and 1903 in an Art Nouveau style, with a main hall that can accommodate up to 2,300 guests.
~1300 ftNW
Ornate 18th-century Jesuit church
Jesuit Church, Mannheim
7 min walk • The Mannheim Jesuit Church is a Catholic church of historic and artistic importance in Mannheim, Germany. Church construction was begun in 1733 and completed in 1760. It was consecrated to St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Konrad Adenauer Bridge, Ludwigshafen
11 min walk • The Konrad Adenauer Bridge is one of two road bridges crossing the Rhine between the German cities of Mannheim and Ludwigshafen am Rhein. The other bridge is the Kurt Schumacher Bridge. The road bridge connects a network of roads from behind Mannheim Palace across the Rhine to Ludwigshafen. It carries Federal Highway 37 and a tram track.
~820 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Palais Bretzenheim, Mannheim
4 min walk • The Palais Bretzenheim is a historical building located in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg in the South Western part of Germany. It is located near the Mannheim Palace on the University of Mannheim's campus.
~800 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Church
Castle Church, Mannheim
4 min walk • The Mannheim Palace Church, founded as a court chapel, was built in the 18th century and is part of the Mannheim Palace. The church served as court chapel for the prince-electors of the Electorate of the Palatinate between 1731 and 1777 and belongs to the oldest parish churches of the Old Catholic diocese in Germany.
0.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Comedy club
Klapsmühl' am Rathaus, Mannheim
11 min walk • Klapsmühl' am Rathaus is a cabaret theatre in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
~1670 ftNW
49°29'14"N • 8°27'39"E
Schillerhaus, Mannheim
9 min walk • Museum, History museum

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Mannheim?

Nearby attractions include Mannheim University Library, Mannheim (2 min walk), Mannheim Business School, Mannheim (2 min walk), Mannheim Palace, Mannheim (3 min walk), Castle Church, Mannheim (4 min walk).

How to get to University of Mannheim by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Mannheim:

Tram

Universität • Lines: 1, 4, 4A, 7 (2 min walk)
Schloss • Lines: 1, 7 (4 min walk)

Bus

Universität • Lines: 60, 65, 7 (3 min walk)
Schloss • Lines: 60, 60E, 65 (4 min walk)

Train

Mannheim Hauptbahnhof (9 min walk)
Ludwigshafen Mitte (16 min walk)