- Over time the Karolinum was in a constant state of change according to the various styles and architectural flavors of the period.
- The Karolinum is the original building of Charles University, Central Europe's oldest university, founded by Charles IV in 1348.
- These buildings were reconstructed for the university purposes and Charles Colleage moved into the new complex – Carolinum (Karolinum).
- Karolinum is currently used mostly for representative and social events, such as matriculation and graduation of students.
- The present appearance of Karolinum is mostly of Baroque style as it was rebuilt by František Maxmilián Kaňka in 1718.
- Founded in 1348 by Charles IV, the Karolinum is the oldest university in Central Europe.
- Following the World War I and the establishment of the Czechoslovak state, the buildings of Karolinum remained a property of the Charles University.
- Karolinum is unique monument and one of the oldest dormitories situated in Central Europe.
- Later various university colleges were established and Karolinum was only one of them.
- Following the World War I and the establishment of the Czechoslovak state, the buildings of Karolinum remained a property of the Charles University.