University of Fulda

The University of Fulda (also: Alma mater Adolphiana) was founded in 1734 by Adolphus von Dalberg and existed until 1805.

Most of foreign students came from France, Nassau and Westphalia or from the enclaves in Hessen and Thuringia.

After the suppression of the Jesuit Order by Pope Clement XIV in 1773 the university came entirely into the hands of the Benedictines, who were finally obliged to discontinue it in 1805, in consequence of the Napoleonic secularization of Fulda Abbey in 1802.

The baroque building was constructed from 1731 to 1734 according to the plans of the court architect Andreas Gallasini.

The assembly hall of the old university was served in 1803-1902 as a Protestant church, today can be used for festive arrangements.