“Wait, so this unassuming building houses one of Germany’s oldest geography departments?” Right here at Geographisches Institut BST 48, you’re standing before a silent testament to over a century of geographic exploration and discovery. The year was 1895 when the seeds of geographic study were sown within Heidelberg University’s Faculty of Sciences. Although lectures commenced then, it wasn’t until 1899 that the first professorship was established. This position was filled by none other than Alfred Hettner, a titan in the field of geography whose influence resonated internationally. Hettner’s legacy lived on even after his time, as the “Hettner Lecture” series, held from 1997 to 2006, paid homage to his remarkable contributions. Today, the Geographisches Institut BST 48 stands as a branch of the larger department, housing the human geography division. It’s a place where the past and present intertwine, reminding us of the power of geographic understanding in navigating our world.
Yavuz Sultan Selim Camii
Did you know that this building was once a warehouse? Now, it is the Yavuz Sultan Selim Camii. This transformation