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A well preserved medieval city, Regensburg is the best reservoir of cultural heritage among all the German Cities. The grandeur of the medieval period is evident in the architecture of the houses in the Altstadt or the old street. The contour of the city is further beautified with the enigmatic architecture of the Steinerne Brucke or the Stone Bridge over the crystal clarity of the river Danube. The love of the people for their culture and heritage is evident in the methods of preservation they undertake to protect the crumbling buildings in the city. The Bavarian Government has taken ample care in the establishment and the implementation of laws regarding the preservation of the city.
When this part of Regensburg offers an amazing display of the old beauty of the city, the modern suburbs are resplendent in factories and industries. Malls, shops and fast food outlets rule the modern hubs.
Regensburg Churches and Museums
Needless to say, the Medieval city houses numerous churches that add to the architectural beauty of Regenburg.Some of the most important churches are:
The St. Peter's Cathedral, colorfully decorated this Cathedral attains its hue from the color of the stones it is made of. A pinch of red and green here and there adds to the beauty of the Gothic architecture.
The Schottenkirche St. Jakob. The center of attraction in this place is the Schottenportal, which is also known as the Scot's Portal. This is actually an ornamental gateway featuring minute Romanesque carvings of deities, animals and saints.
Benedictine Monastery of St. Emmeram, which is both revered as a parish church and is also the chapel of the Taxis and the Thurn family.
Museums are the reservoir of Regenburg’s architecture, arts, culture and history. Some of the famous museums are the Historisches Museum, the Schifffahrts-Museum, Document Neupfarrplatz, The Reichstags museum and the Golf Museum
Other Sightseeing Spots
Regensburg has gained a world wide acclamation as one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Germany. Apart from taking a stroll in the Old Town and enjoying the enigmatic beauty of the architecture there, one can also take the trail to some of the other sightseeing spots like:The Porta Praetoria: Built in 179 A.D, this Roman gatehouse was the entrance to the Castra Regina military camp during the era of Marcus Aurelius. The Palace of Thurn and Taxis, which comprises of two museums called the Coach House Museum and the Thurn and Taxis Museum.
Regensburg is the ideal place to get the taste of both the modern and the medieval.
