点评:Standing in the shadow of the Stevenskerk, De Latijnse School (The Latin School) is a mesmerizing piece of Nijmegen’s intellectual history. Built in 1544, it is the city’s oldest surviving school building and a breathtaking example of early Renaissance architecture.
Designed by Herman van Herengrave (the same mastermind behind the historic wing of the Stadhuis), the building’s façade is its most striking feature.
The twelve statues of the apostles decorating the exterior give the building its nickname, the Apostolische School. These figures serve as a bridge to its origins as a parish school.
From the intricate stone carvings to the heraldic coat of arms featuring the Nijmegen double-headed eagle, the craftsmanship is a testament to the city's 16th-century prosperity.
While it spent centuries as a gymnasium and later offices, the building has recently seen a vibrant resurgence. In 2026, it serves as a dynamic outpost for Radboud University, bringing science and philosophy back to the heart of the city.
The square at the St. Stevenskerkhof is one of the most peaceful spots in the city center. Sitting on the steps of the Latin School offers a perfect view of the "Kerkboog" and the church towers.
Under its current use, the building often hosts Radboud Reflects lectures, book clubs, and even "citizen science" projects. It’s a rare chance for the public to step inside a monument that was closed to visitors for decades.
The Brain Museum: One of the highlights in early 2026 is the Brein Museum (Brain Museum) located inside, which offers interactive exhibits from the Donders Institute, making complex science accessible to everyone.
De Latijnse School is a beautiful paradox: a 500-year-old monument that today buzzes with the newest ideas in modern science.
翻译:德拉蒂恩斯学校(拉丁学校)矗立在圣史蒂文教堂的阴影下,是奈梅亨学术史上令人着迷的一处瑰宝。它建于1544年,是这座城市现存最古老的校舍建筑,也是早期文艺复兴建筑的杰出典范。
该建筑由赫尔曼·范·赫伦格拉夫(也是市政厅历史翼楼的设计者)设计,其最引人注目的特色是建筑的立面。
装饰外墙的十二尊使徒雕像赋予了这座建筑“使徒学校”的别称。这些雕像象征着它作为教区学校的起源。
从精美的石雕到饰有奈梅亨双头鹰的纹章,精湛的工艺见证了这座城市在16世纪的繁荣。
这座建筑曾作为体育馆和办公场所使用了数个世纪,但近年来焕发出勃勃生机。2026年,它将成为拉德堡德大学的活力中心,将科学与哲学带回这座城市的中心。
圣史蒂文斯教堂广场是市中心最宁静的地点之一。坐在拉丁学校的台阶上,可以饱览“教堂广场”(Kerkboog)和教堂塔楼的壮丽景色。
目前,这座建筑经常举办拉德堡德反思讲座、读书俱乐部,甚至“公民科学”项目。对于公众来说,这是一个难得的机会,可以走进这座几十年来一直不对公众开放的古迹。
脑博物馆:2026年初的一大亮点是位于建筑内的脑博物馆(Brein Museum),它提供来自唐德斯研究所的互动展览,让每个人都能轻松理解复杂的科学知识。
德拉蒂恩斯学院是一个美丽的悖论:它是一座拥有 500 年历史的古迹,如今却充满了现代科学的最新思想。