Berlin: Under den Linden - Humboldt Universität

The Prussian king, Friedrich Wilhelm III., donated the first building to the university - the former Palace of Prince Heinrich of Prussia. It was built from 1748 to 1766 on the splendid boulevard Unter den Linden, and it saw major extension work from 1913 to 1920.

The university was founded in Berlin in 1810, and the foundation concept of Wilhelm von Humboldt gave it the title "Mother of all modern universities".

This concept envisaged a "Universitas litterarum" which would achieve a unity of teaching and research and provide students with an all-round humanist education.

The statue of Wilhelm von Humboldt