City of Tübingen
The university town of Tübingen has witnessed almost a millennium of history, with the castle, the historic Old Town and the medieval buildings of the different institutes. Towards the end of the 15th century Count Eberhard im Barte founded the university with the slogan "attempto" (I will attempt it). In 1078 Tübingen was mentioned in writing for the first time, and in the middle of the 13th century Tübingen achieved town status and civil liberty under the Palatine Counts of Tübingen. To date, the city is energized by the complementary connection between history, civic community and university.
Many well-known personalities have resided in Tübingen over the past few centuries. They came in order to teach, to study, to find space in the town on the Neckar for their artistic, scientific or political goals. The university was set the cornerstone for numerous great careers, and has been molded and enriched by the subsequent activities and events.
Since 1868, the university town has awarded honouree citizenship to people who have brought the town prosperity and esteem; it is the highest acknowledgement a community can enunciate.
More information about specific parts of Tübingen can be found on the official website.