Phille 500: From Pädagog to Humanistic Gymnasium. 500 Years of the Gymnasium Philippinum in Marburg

In 1527, Landgrave Philip of Hesse founded the "Pädagog" alongside the university. It served as a connecting link between the region's schools and the university, with the objective—to use modern terminology—of establishing or improving students' readiness for university-level study. In 1833, it became an independent institution, and in 1868, it moved out of the university building—first to the Untergasse, and later to its current location. Since 1904, the school—now a *Gymnasium*—has borne the name of its founder; from 1953 onwards, it began admitting girls as well. An exhibition housed in the State Archives building chronicles its founding, its evolution over the centuries, and its eventful history. The exhibition is open to visitors Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.