Getaway to Regensburg in Germany


In Germany There are a lot of cities to discover and they are not as famous as Munich, Frankfurt or Berlin but they have many places of interest that make them an ideal destination if you want to visit a beautiful place that is not what everyone visits. One of these cities is Regensburg, which is 125 kilometers from Munich and located on the banks of the Danube river, a spectacular place.

It is a typical medieval city that you fall in love with when you step on it, especially if you like this style of cities, in fact, it is considered the best preserved medieval city in the whole country, and that is something that becomes clear to you when you start to wander around and see all its old houses which are still there in perfect condition since the 13th century.

Regensburg is a place that many visit since it is one of the stops in many of the river cruises on the Danube, so it receives a large number of visitors every year. In this magical city you can find a 12th century stone bridge, churches, very old buildings, towers, walls, small palaces... all this has been in place for centuries and to comply with a 1970 law that forces the city to remain medieval and not be invaded by new buildings.

In Regensburg you can also find a lot young atmosphere thanks to having one of the most important universities in the country, so there is a lot of youth in the city. Among the most interesting places you should visit is the San Pedro Cathedral, the Chapel of All Saints or the Church of Saint Ulrich. The best thing to do when you arrive is to visit the tourist office since there you can arrange a guided tour of some areas.

The Steinerne Bridge It is the one you must take to get to the historic center, which is called Aldstadt. At one end of the bridge is the Tower of the Bridge, which inside has exhibits on the Danube, in addition to which you can climb to the top to enjoy the best views of the city. If you like cultural tourism you also have several museums of all kinds, such as the Historical Museum, the Navigation Museum or the Golf Museum.

Step into medieval Germany in Regensburg | Getaway (March 2024)


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