The historical "Studentenkarzer" of Ruperto Carola is up for restoration, primarily to protect and preserve the unique drawings on walls and ceilings inside the former student prison of Heidelberg University. The project with total costs of approximately 2.1 million euros has received a grant of 500,000 euros from the German Federal Government’s special programme for heritage sites. The building will remain open to visitors during the necessary restoration work, scheduled to start in 2021.
The student prison in Heidelberg’s Old Town is on the top floor of a listed monument adjoining the rear of the Old University building. ...
