View of the Bavarian city Regensburg taken from the steeple of the Holy Trinity Church (Dreieinigkeitskirche). Regensburg is known for several family towers (Geschlechtertürme), similar to those in San Gimignano in Italy. [German]
Tag: Upper Palatinate
Paddle steamer ‘Érsekcsanád’
This steam tugboat saw its completion in 1922/23 at the shipyard Ruthof in Regensburg. Originally named Ruthof, it was renamed Érsekcsanád after World War II. Today it is part of the Danube Navigation Museum Regensburg.
Goliathhaus in Regensburg
The Goliath House (Goliathhaus) in Regensburg shows the legend of David and Goliath. The first depiction dates back to the 16th century. Several renewals followed. That one from 1900 produced an unusually relaxed Goliath. [German]
Historical tavern ‘Wurstkuchl’
The historical tavern ‘Wurstkuchl’ in Regensburg has offered delicious sausages and sauerkraut for 500+ years. In earlier times, the workers used to have their lunch there. Today, a lot of tourists and even ducks stop by.
River cruise ship Kristallkönigin
After a tour through the lanes of Regensburg, I paid a visit to a remarkable ship. The “Kristallkönigin” was a river cruise ship decorated with thousands of Swarovski elements.
Café Fürstenhof in Regensburg
I just love the style of this café in Regensburg named Café Fürstenhof. What about you? Would you love to have a cup of coffee at this balcony watching the people in the street?
Coat of arms of Regensburg
On my way from the railway station to the centre of Regensburg I discovered the emblem of the city at an oriel window: Two white keys in a red field.
City wall of Regensburg
Two wall ruins near the railway station of Regensburg. The wall in the foreground was built in medieval times, the wall in the background is even from ancient Roman period.
Donaustauf Castle in Donaustauf
Donaustauf Castle (Burgruine Donauaustauf) is a castle ruin located near the Danube river in the Bavarian region of Upper Palatinate (Oberpfalz). From the ruin one have a good view of the nearby Walhalla memorial. On the photo above one can see the columns of the former castle chapel.