Tourism in the city of Regensburg, Germany, and the most important tourist places that are recommended to be visited

The city of Regensburg, Germany, holds its place as "the best-preserved medieval city in Germany"

This city escaped most of the damage caused by bombing in World War II

Therefore, it features a two-thousand-year-old architectural heritage with original buildings

It is not built or renovated, and the city has been working hard to preserve this history through strict preservation laws since the XNUMXs

Which makes it one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Germany.

Travel to Regensburg

On your visit to Regensburg along the Danube, you'll find yourself wandering the medieval streets that make up the Old Town

With buildings dating back to the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, including churches, towers, palaces, Romanesque walls and even a stone bridge that spans the Danube

Which has been used by experienced merchants and travelers for centuries. For this reason, UNESCO selected the city as a World Heritage Site in 2006.

The city boasts three great universities, ensuring that the community remains vibrant in terms of its cultural and entertainment scene

In addition, the city is performing well financially due to the presence of many companies and economic centers in it

It is located at the extreme point of the Danube River

It remains a popular starting and ending point for many river cruises and bike tours, and is an easy day trip from Munich and has a popular Christmas market.

The most important tourist places that are recommended to be visited in the city of Regensburg

Saint Peter's Cathedral

The current cathedral, which is one of the most important in ألمانيا

On the site of a former Romanesque church, the facade of the building is a unique combination of limestone and green sandstone. The cathedral is also particularly famous for its medieval stained glass windows.

Regensburg Cathedral represents the pinnacle of southern German Gothic art

A monument that can keep you enchanted for hours

From the ornamentation on the main gate, facade and towers to the interesting building elements

Including the presence is the Romanesque monumental tower of the old cathedral on the north side.

Heidplatz Square

The city of Regensburg, Germany, Heidplatz Square is one of the most important tourist places in the center of the old city, and it was the scene of exciting tournaments in the Middle Ages

Perhaps the dominant building on this square is the (Golden Cross), similar to the castle

It is an aristocratic house, the oldest elements of which date from the XNUMXth century

Add to this the beautiful restaurants and cafes in the square, where you can stay to eat one of the traditional German dishes.

City Hall

The bright yellow Old Town Hall in Regensburg dates back to the XNUMXth century and is part of a complex including the baroque New Town Hall.

Besides being a magical marvel, it is also an incomparable historical destination

From 1594 to 1806 it was the seat of the councils of the Roman Empire.

Regensburg History Museum

This museum is full of archaeological artefacts from all eras

Starting from prehistoric and roman times on the ground floor

With an incomparable collection of stone engravings, ceramics, jewelry and utensils from the Bronze Age

The first floor guides you through medieval and early life in the city, with maps, models, furniture, glass panels, tapestries, and votive paintings.

Then on the second floor there is Renaissance ritual art by the Danube School, as well as the arts and crafts of Regensburg.

The Regensburg Museum of History is housed in the old XNUMXth-century Abbey of St. Salvator, and focuses particularly on the artistic and cultural heritage of the city, with many fascinating exhibits, some of the best displays with the Stone Age and the Roman era, with many rare artefacts on display.

Of particular interest are the numerous Roman antiquities discovered during the excavation of a nearby temple, which range from ancient weapons to pottery and coins.

Other highlights include a large space dedicated to the Middle Ages, many medieval weapons including swords and cannons, as well as a large art collection including paintings and sculptures.

Porta Pretoria

The Porta Praetoria Gate, built of stone masonry, was built during the second century and is in a vital strategic location, facing the point where the River Regine flows into the Danube River, and it was one of the parts of the city's fortifications during the Roman era.

The Stone Bridge (Steiner Bruck)

Originally built between 1135 and 1146 with six arches to facilitate trade across the Danube, the bridge now has five arches, and of the three fortified towers built in the 30th century, only one remains over the city, which is known as Visitors named the Tower Bridge, which includes many historical scenes of the city and its ways of development, with paintings depicting battles from the 1618 Years' War between 1648 and XNUMX.

The aristocratic towers of Regensburg

In the Middle Ages in Regensburg, the best way for noble families to show off their wealth was to build tall towers.

East German Art Gallery

Dedicated to modern art, the East German art gallery (Kunstforum Ostdeutch Gallery) displays; Works by artists from many German-influenced cultural regions of Eastern Europe. Comprised of an impressive collection of more than 2000 paintings and nearly 500 sculptures and drawings spread across 15 unique galleries, the museum is a must-see for art lovers.

Bavarian History Museum in Regensburg

The Museum of Bavarian History (Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte) was built in 2019 to celebrate the centenary of the state of Bavaria, as well as the bicentenary of the state's constitution, and is one of the most important attractions in ألمانياLocated on the banks of the Danube River, the museum traces the history of Bavaria from the XNUMXth century to modern times. Highlights include the latest multimedia experiences that tell the story of generations of Bavarians during this period, along with displays of artifacts and documents related to culture, language and sports. The focus is on teaching and learning activities, including workshops and lectures.