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Regensburg
N 49°1.276', E 12°5.818'
2014-11-30,2018-11-05
http://www.regensburg.de/tourismus/Home/3854
Our rating: 8.00
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Regensburg is an ancient city on the banks of the Danube with a rich history. Nowadays known primarily for its bridge, which is a symbol of the city. The biggest crowds of tourists go exactly on it. Stone bridge across the Danube was built in 1135-1146, respectively, and even was used by participants of the first Crusades.
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Stone Bridge in Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Currently (2015) there is a reconstruction on the bridge. It is not clear what is left of the original bridge, as the restored areas have already new surface.
Stone Bridge in Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Another popular place is the city's cathedral, which is visible from everywhere. Bishop's residence is located near the cathedral. From about 500 to 788 Regensburg was the capital of the Bavarian dukes Agilolfings. Then, until 1200 was the residence of the Bavarian bishops. And from 1200 to 1803 - the imperial city and has been directly subordinated to the emperor.
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
If you want to find the areas free of tourists, then come on embankments or to the islands on the Danube, they can be seen on the following map. There's a lot of greenery, the best scenery and few people.
Map of Regensburg ©@
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Old Town Hall, now a museum, located on a cozy Town Hall Square. Here was announced the decay of the Holy Roman Empire.
Town Hall Square and the Old Town Hall in Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
There is also a large palace in the city, the former Abbey of St. Emmeram. but now it is home to billionaire Albert von Thurn and Taxis, one of the richest people in Germany, so the palace is closed to the public, but you can visit the Basilica. Representatives of the princely family of Thurn and Taxis live here since 1812. There are regular activities on the territory of the palace, such as Christmas Fair.
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Palace of St. Emmeram in Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Park near the Palace of St. Emmeram in Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Brewery, owned by family of Thurn and Taxis, is located next to the the residence.
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Old Town is included in the list of the world heritage sites by UNESCO. Here you can see a lot of interesting old houses, especially near the Stone Bridge and the gates into the city.
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Taking a walk through the old city, find such an unusual parts of the house. This is the remains of buildings from Roman times. At 79 AD the first fortress was built here.
Porta Praetoria - the northern gate of Castra Regina, have become part of the walls of the residence of the bishop of Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Very interesting house-tower with different windows on each floor
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Cozy yard
Regensburg ©Yuriy Buriak
Guide to the city with a map and a description (16 Mb). If you are traveling by car, we recommend Hotel Hotel Luis Stadl (booking.com ). There are parking problems in the city, so you need hotel with good parking and only 10 minutes walk to the center. Getting there: By train, use bahn.de . Travel time at the regional train from Munich 1:30, from Nuremberg 1:04.
Tags, Germany: bridge , city Tags, all countries: bridge , city
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Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Our rating - 8.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
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Visitor's rating - 0.00
Location : ------------ 1 - Far beyond the settlements, you must spend minimum a day 2 - Near the small town, you need to walk long distance 3 - Can be reached only by car 4 - A small town with a poor public transport 5 - Outside the settlements, but with excellent transport links 6 - A small town with excellent transport links 7 - Medium-size city 8 - Suburb of the capital or major city, the ability to reach by public transport 9 - Big city 10 - Capital
Impressions : ------------ 1 - No point in visiting 2 - Boring, wasted time 3 - You can visit, if you have a lot of free time and nothing better to do 4 - A lot of things, but not so interesting 5 - It seems to be interesting, but hard way to spoil the impression 6 - There is something interesting, but the rest is not worth the attention 7 - Probably interesting, but for everybody 8 - Very cool, but difficult to see everything and long-distance trails 9 - Very cool, but there are similar facilities in other locations 10 - Very cool, this is not anywhere else
Number of tourists (weekend afternoon) : ------------ 1 - Crowds, impossible to see everything normally 2 - A lot of tourists, a long wait 3 - A lot of tourists, the organization is lame 4 - A lot of tourists, but good organization 5 - There are many tourists, but they are concentrated in one place and you can walk freely 6 - Many tourists everywhere, but the large space is compensated 7 - The average number of tourists. To photograph, you must wait 8 - Tourists are, but they do not interfere 9 - There are few tourists 10 - You are alone
State : ------------ 1 - Only title left 2 - Dull ruins 3 - On restoration 4 - The picturesque ruins 5 - Have not been restored, the state is poor 6 - Partially destroyed, but the rest of the normal state 7 - Have not been restored, good condition 8 - OK, but it is possible to make better 9 - Looks good from the outside, partial repair inside or without repair 10 - In excellent condition, well-groomed area
Picturesque (for the photographer) : ------------ 1 - - 2 - - 3 - Horrible background, normal pictures only from the top 4 - wires and cars do not allow make normal photo 5 - Interfere with foreign objects 6 - In the city, but more or less normal photo can be made 7 - Beautiful, but you can take pictures with just one point 8 - Very nice, but you can only shoot at a certain time 9 - Very nice, but hard to get to the good weather or permanently interfere with tourists 10 - Very nice, but occasionally interferes with the weather or tourists
* - Note: Description of the evaluation is not always appropriate for a particular object, it's just a little help