Lund University is one of the major landmarks in the city. The magnificent building is famously known for its brilliant architecture and academics alike. It is located in southernmost Sweden. The University is one of the largest institutions for research and education in the entire province of Scandinavia.
The University is regularly ranked among the top 100 universities of the world. Founded in 1666, it is the second oldest Swedish university which was built in 1882 by Helgo Zettervall. The University has additional campuses in other cities like Malmö and Helsingborg and belongs to the League of European Research Universities.
Lund University is located adjacent to the Lund Cathedral near the Lundagård Park. It is internationally recognized as Scandinavia’s largest research university. The library facilities at the university are extremely popular and of the topmost league. The library building in the campus is a landmark in itself and an architectural brilliance.
Kungshuset is the oldest university building that currently houses the Department of Philosophy. The main university library is known as Lunds Universitetsbibliotek. The place is frequented by the tourists and is one of the famous tourist attractions in the city.
