Mittermaier-Palais
Mittermaier-Palais is a Baroque townhouse in Heidelberg’s old town, built sometime after 1700 and still preserving its historic character. Around 1790, Peter Anton von Verschaffelt shaped its remodelling in the Louis Seize style. Inside, a period library cabinet carries twelve paintings by Karl Kuntz.
Legal scholar Karl Joseph Anton Mittermaier lived here from 1822, and his family remained until 1958. He held legal workshops that drew Heidelberg’s academic world into the house. His library once contained about 15,000 works on comparative law for scholars across Europe. The collection now belongs to the university library, while letters connect his influence with Anglo-American law.
Today, Turnerschaft Ghibellinia uses the protected building as student housing and an event venue. Large and small halls host seminars, lectures, parties, and other gatherings. Study rooms, a communal kitchen, laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi support everyday life inside. A garden looks towards Heidelberg Castle, adding a memorable view to this long connection between scholarship and shared living.
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