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Regensburg Germany - historic Old Town with the Regensburg Cathedral

Regensburg Germany - with its many attractions Regensburg is an often visited tourist destination as well as popular student city, which is romantically situated on the river Danube.

Fortunately Regensburg was spared by the bombs of 2nd World War and though its Old Town is a unique ensemble worldwide, formed by almost a thousand historic buildings which are denoted as architectural monuments.

In 2006 the Old Town of Regensburg was named an Unesco World Heritage site. Landmark and one of the most amazing attractions of Regensburg is the enormous Cathedral St. Peter with its 105 meters high towers - here you can listen to the famous choir of the "Regensburger Domspatzen" every Sunday in the Mass.

Regensburg Germany has a cosy flair - the traffic-reassuring old part of town with an enormous density of cafès and restaurants invites you to stroll through nice little alleys (see photos Regensburg).

You pass numerous towers, symbols of that time, when Regensburg belonged to the wealthiest metropolises of Europe. The most impressive one of these towers is the Golden Tower, which rises up to 50 m with nine floors.

For the most beautiful view on the attractions of Regensburg you should not miss the stone bridge "Steinerne Brücke". This 300 m long bridge is landmark of Regensburg Germany and is considered as a medieval building miracle. It is the oldest still working stone bridge of Germany.

After all the attractions of Regensburg a day trip from Regensburg to the Walhalla temple might be a great idea. Climb up the 358 steps for an impressing view over the Danube valley close to Regensburg Germany (see photos of Regensburg). The amazing "hall of the dead" was modeled on the Parthenon in Athens. Inside an impressive collection of marble busts honor outstanding German personalities.

Do you know the most famous honorary citizen of Regensburg? In 1969 he became professor, later even vice president of the University of Regensburg and in 2005 he was nominated as pope Benedikt XVI. - Joseph Alois Ratzinger.

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Attractions Regensburg: Old stone bridge "Steinerne Brücke" spans the Danube with 16 arches and is part of the World Heritage

• Beside the Porta Nigra in Trier, Porta Praetoria in Regensburg Germany is the largest still remaining Roman building construction in Germany. The former town gate from the year 179 is witness of the Roman past of Regensburg and belongs to the historical attractions of Regensburg.
• World Heritage of Regensburg: in 2006 the Old Town of Regensburg Germany was titled a World Heritage. To the most important attractions belong the square Haidplatz, the chapel am Alten Kornmarkt as well as the old city hall with the Reichstag museum, s. photos Regensburg on right side


Walhalla Regensburg: The Walhalla temple is
30 minutes away and a tip for day trips Regensburg Germany

• Attractions of Regensburg: Visit the Princely House of Thurn and Taxis. Nowadays the baronial family is still living in parts of the palace, which can be seen on a guided tour.
• Family activities in Regensburg Germany: Make a beautiful cruise to the Walhalla near Donaustauf (10 km away). Departure is at the stone bridge, where you should try one of the famous Regensburg sausages at the historical "Wurstkuchl".


Day trip Regensburg Germany: The old and wonderful city Nuremberg is one our away and a tip. Nuremberg has a castle in the city centre and this bridge which is called "Henkersteg". You'll find the link below.

• Day trips from Regensburg Germany: if you have taken enough photos of Regensburg, make a day trip from Regensburg to Nuremberg with its romantic Old Town, which is just one hour away from the attractions of Regensburg.

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