Sightseeing in Regensburg - what to see. Complete travel guide
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The history of the city started yet in the Stone Age. Archaeological excavations proved that Celtic tribes lived here already in 400 BC. The first fortress in the region – Castra Regina – was built in 79 AD. Later, the fortress was transformed into a watchtower. In the second half of the 60s of the 2nd century AD, the tower was destroyed during the Marcomannic war. When the Roman army made the invaders leave, it restored the fortress. Soon after that, a settlement appeared near the stronghold. Starting from 500 AD and almost over the next three centuries, Regensburg was the seat of the Agilolfings, a noble family that ruled the Duchy of Bavaria. The last member of the family bent his knees to Charlemagne.
The cathedral is the most graceful and majestic building in the city. Regensburg Cathedral was built in honor of St. Peter. It is located in the heart of the city, on the main square of Regensburg. This is one of the finest examples of the German Gothic style in South Germany. The building of the shrine started in 1273 on the site of the Roman church that had been destroyed by fire. The latest stages of the construction of the cathedral took place in 1520. The hundred-meter tall towers in the western part of the cathedral were added in the second half of the 19th century.
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Would you like to visit a luxurious palace? In north-east Regensburg, on the bank of the picturesque Danube River, vacationers are welcome to visit the Royal villa. The gorgeous estate is located less than one kilometer from the Cathedral Square. The construction of the eye-catching estate started in 1854 and lasted two years. The result was worth the effort – the Royal villa is a magnificent palace that is a true architectural masterpiece in the Neo-Gothic style. Initially, the building belonged to the King of Bavaria Maximilian II who turned the estate into his summer residence. Famous architect Ludwig Voltz developed the design of the gorgeous villa.
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Many German trains make a stop in Regensburg, so it is easy to get to this city from any part of the country. The closest large international airport is located in Munich. It is not hard to find air carriers that offer direct flights to this German city. It takes roughly one and a half hours to reach Regensburg from Munich by train. If you choose to take a bus ride, the journey time will be ten minutes longer. Finally, a car or taxi ride is a bit longer than one hour.
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Survived castles around Regensburg
♥ Castle 'Schloss Hexenagger' , 32.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Fronberg' , 36.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Dachau Palace' , 97.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Rabenstein' , 104.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Alter Hof Munich' , 104.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Hexenagger' , 32.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Fronberg' , 36.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Dachau Palace' , 97.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burgruine Rabenstein' , 104.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Alter Hof Munich' , 104.6 km from the center. On the map
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National and city parks around Regensburg
♥ National Park 'Bayerischer Wald' , 94.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Naturpark Buchberg' , 139.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Bayerischer Wald' , 94.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Naturpark Buchberg' , 139.3 km from the center. On the map
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Sightseeing in Germany: things to see
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