Regensburg

Regensburg
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The large medieval center of Regensburg had little damage from Allied air raids during World War II and thus has an almost intact medieval city center. It has its roots as a medieval trading centre and as home of the assemblies of the Holy Roman Empire in the High Middle Ages.

ICOMOS recommended deferral of Regensburg in 2006, but was overruled by the Committee which inscribed the site later that year.

Year Decision Comments
2006 Inscribed Reasons for inscription

Reviews

Assif Am-David (Israel):
I went to Regensburg and nearby Nuremberg at the same day. I must confess my impression that the latter completely overshadowed the former. Both are medievil cities but while Nuremberg was eraised during WWII and completely reconstructed afterwards Regensburg still preserves its original houses. Is this a reason enough for its inscription? Dresden is a good counter-example.
Well regardless of Nuremberg, I can say that Regensburg is a relatively dull town unlike many other coulorful medievil towns in Germany (or even in Bavaria). The only thing that truly impressed me there was the stained glass at the local cathedral.
Date posted: May 2009
Klaus Freisinger (Austria):
I agree with the other reviewers here - Regensburg is really a beautiful town with a fascinating history. The old town is very compact and wonderfully preserved, luckily having escaped any destruction during WW II. In the Middle Ages, many Imperial Diets (Reichstage) were held there, largely because of its strategic position on the Danube. From the end of the Thirty Years' War until the end of the Empire in 1806, the Permanent Imperial Diet had its seat in Regensburg's Town Hall. Now there is a really interesting museum there, with many original rooms.
There are also several beautiful religious buildings, especially the Cathedral of St. Peter and the Monastery of St. Emmeram, as well as the historic Stone Bridge leading across the Danube to the district of Stadtamhof, which used to be an independent city. The famous aristocratic family of Thurn and Taxis, which introduced the first postal service in Central Europe, also has its palace in Regensburg, and there are interesting guided tours. The only problem there, for people visiting Regensburg in December, is that you actually have to pay an entrance fee for the Christmas Market in the palace courtyard...
Date posted: December 2008
Alison (USA):
We lived in Regensburg, in Stadtamhof on the main street, for 4 years. It was an amazing town full of charm and character. Parts of the old Roman wall still exist and the Steinere Brucke is over 800 years old. You can take tours of the city...highly recommended. Christmas is a wonderful time to visit as there is a Christkindlmarkt in many of the squares.
Date posted: June 2008
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Beautiful city, Dom St Peter is one of the most beautiful cathedral in the world. Don´t forget to visit Alte Kapelle and Baumburger Turm. Only problem is huge number of cars and buses in narrow streets of Old Town and on Steinerne Brucke.
 
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I visited Regensburg just one week before Pope Benedikt XVI. arrived in his 'hoe-town'. Although already beautifully renovated before, the city was even more brightened-up. A beautiful town absolutely worth visiting. I strongly recommend to have Bratwurst and some beers in the little pub next to the stonebridge
 


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