Debrecen - Reformed College

(Local Name: Református Kollégium) On Kálvin tér stands the building of the Reformed College (Református Kollégium). Once a school of Latin for Dominican monks, the college was formed here in 1568 and became known far and wide as a seat of Calvinist learning. The college owned 100 elementary schools and 40 senior schools, which it provided with teachers, school-books and curricula. Built in 1675, the college building was severely damaged in the town fire of 1802 and rebuilt between 1802 and 1816 in Classical style by Mihály Péchy, who was also entrusted with the plans for the Great Reformed Church. The side wings were added between 1870 and 1874. The gable-end with the main entrance is decorated with portraits of