Carolinum, Zurich
| Carolinum | |
|---|---|
Carolinum and Grossmünster as seen from Grossmünsterplatz (Zwingliplatz) in Zurich | |
Interactive map of the Carolinum area | |
| Former names | Prophezey; Schola Tigurina; Töchterschule; Ehemalige Mädchenschule am Grossmünster |
| Alternative names | Theologisches Seminar |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Romanesque Revival |
| Location | Zurich, Switzerland, Kirchgasse 9, 8001 Zurich |
| Coordinates | 47°22′12″N 8°32′39.12″E / 47.37000°N 8.5442000°E |
| Construction started | 1843 |
| Completed | 1849 |
| Owner | City of Zurich |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Gustav Albert Wegmann |
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The Carolinum (sometimes Prophezei or Prophezey) is the predecessor educational institution of the theological faculty of the University of Zurich, established in 1525. As building, it is part of the former cloister of the Grossmünster Chorherrenstift in Zurich, Switzerland. Grossmünster and Carolinum (Ehemalige Mädchenschule am Grossmünster) are listed in the Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance as a Class A object.