The Sorbonne is a nice place to study in the heart of the Quartier latin. It was founded in 1257 by a theologian from Paris, Robert de Sorbon. At the very beginning, they were only 16 students. Nowadays they are 12.000. The library's collection represents approximately 3 million volumes and 18,000 magazine titles. All the books could fit on a shelf 25 miles long ! This university is specialized in human sciences, philosophy, history, literature, and geography. The collection includes ancient books, handwritten manuscripts, and historic documents. On the painting, the Duc de Richelieu is examining the prints of the Sorbonne with the architect Lemercier. In the background you can see the church of the Sorbonne where Richelieu was buried. Labels: Dreaming |
