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The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa was opened in 1831, on April 18, having the Reverend Alva Woods as President. The university had disciplinary and student behavior problem since the fist day it opened its doors. Strict rules regarding student conduct were established. This is what started the intention of turning the university into a military school. The institution suffered a fire in 1865, on April 4, started by the union troops. After the fire, the university was reconstructed and it was reopened in 1871.

Today, the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa is a renowned educational institution, dedicated to research and high quality teaching. It is the choice of the brightest youngsters in search of the best educational opportunities. Tours of the university are provided, and campus visits can be scheduled by contacting the university by phone or by using the internet. The university also has distance courses and degrees. Over 28.000 students are attending classes at the university, coming from all over USA and different countries across the world.

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▪ River Walk. Visitors can take a relaxing walk or a ride on the bicycle, across the trail located on the west side of Tuscaloosa, and the south area of the river.

▪ Jemison-Van de Graaf Mansion. It is a beautiful, large building, an example of Italian architecture and it is located on Greensboro Avenue. It was fully restored in the 90's.

▪ Bryant-Denny Stadium.Built in 1929, the stadium was named after the well-known football coach, Paul Bryant. It is a place where people can watch college sports games and have a good time.

▪ Alabama Natural History Museum. A wide collection of fossils and bones are displayed here. Visitors can also see the Hodges Meteorite that struck Ann Hodges's house, in November 1954. It is an interesting museum, founded in 1909.

▪ Denny Chimes Tower. The tower can be found just across the street from another of Tuscaloosa's attraction - President's Mansion. It was built in 1929 in the memory of the students who died in World War One. It is named after George Denny, a former president of the University of Alabama.

▪ Lake Lurleen State Park. It is a 1,625-acre park, named after the only female governor in Alabama. The park is located 9 miles northwest of Tuscaloosa. It is a place where tourists and visitors can explore the city's sights and culture.