Rome, Italy

Emil von Behring’s Villa

This Villa, in Marburg (Wilhelm-Roser-Straße 2), was built in 1883 by the surgeon Wilhelm Roser and later acquired by Emil von Behring. The building stands out for its use of red brick combined with a red sandstone base, giving the structure an elegant appearance.

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Photos by Luca Borghi (July 2025) and page layout by Beatrice Inserra (December 2025)
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Photos by Luca Borghi (July 2025) and page layout by Beatrice Inserra (December 2025)
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Photos by Luca Borghi (July 2025) and page layout by Beatrice Inserra (December 2025)

The villa consists of two main storeys, topped by an attic floor situated beneath a hipped roof.

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When Behring lived there with his family, the villa was further decorated, including the addition of a winter garden at the southwest corner of the building.

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The building is now used by the Philipps University of Marburg for administrative and academic purposes. It is considered the 5th “station” of the Behring route.

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Photos by Luca Borghi (July 2025) and page layout by Beatrice Inserra (December 2025)
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Photos by Luca Borghi (July 2025) and page layout by Beatrice Inserra (December 2025)
  • Photos by Luca Borghi @ (July 2025) and page layout by Beatrice Inserra @ (December 2025)
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