Regensburg
[Germany] is renowned for being home to some of the most charming looking towns in all of Europe. Cities like [Cologne], [Dresden] and [Koblenz] (to name but a few) are postcard perfect treasures, yet among all of them, you may be hard pressed to find one which is as enticing as Regensburg. The town which sits on the confluence of three rivers (the Danube, Regen and Naab) is one of Germany’s oldest and seems to have the best of everything. Its stunning UNESCO-listed centre is simply superb, the cobblestone alleyways, imposing cathedral and myriad of other architectural gems make it an absolute delight to explore. Small, compact and easily navigated on foot, Regensburg is one of the easiest and most surprising destinations in [Bavaria]. Less-known than others, it is
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This will help you get your bearings and give you an idea of where to spend more time and, perhaps, which areas to avoid if they hold little interest to you. This is a great intro to the city.
#St Peter’s Cathedral#
Regensburg’s St Peter’s Cathedral is the most imposing landmark in town, set just a block back from the shores of the Danube and overshadowing just about everything else. The Cathedral Square was the heart n soul of Regensburg for centuries and the most thriving trading and socialising hub. The vertiginous spires, stained glass windows and intricately carved façade make this an absolute masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Head here for Sunday Mass, despite your religious inclinations, and you’ll have the privilege of listening to the revered boys’ choir and amazing organ, both of which are internationally renowned. You’ll no doubt spend hours exploring this section of old town alone, where you’ll discover a gorgeous Treasury, Bishop’s Palace and several Chapels dating back to the 9th century
In my visit I saw the Police Department, the new Baseball Field "Dunkin Donuts" that is not in use yet, and many parking lots almost full. I did appreciate many office buildings and hotels, and also saw the Capital Community College's building. I saw High school Students walking in uniform, also students from the College, and people well dress probably from offices and having lunch at that time. The area is more work related, looks clean and has many fast food places and restaurants around. There was a bus stop full of people awaiting and boarding the public transportation. The area is work and business related and it counts with several
Undoubtedly this is a beautiful church, with its decorative facade, semi-symmetrical style, and stunning clock tower. The Romanesque style dominates the overall structure of the church but it does have some Gothic elements as well. The church seems to have a perfect balance on how long and wide it is as it gives plenty of room for a large audience, art, and an overall beautiful interior. Once entering the church, it feels as if the church grew ten times larger and the color of the walls, the light coming from the large windows, the overall interior leaves the person in
From the very first moment when entering the cathedral one is likely to be struck by the silence dominating the massive interior. In spite of the somewhat annoying number of curious tourists (others probably saw my curiosity just as annoying as the noise), the church manages to maintain its quiet and peaceful nature. This is truly remarkable, taking into account that it is constantly filled with tourists through visiting hours.
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The city is fabulous because the residents can freely move around without any restrictions. You can use your car to travel to different regions in the
The New Cathedral is a prime example of Gothic architecture. Much of the cathedral is covered
There are some important industrial sectors that constitute the economy of this area including retail trade, health care, educational services and much more! Key employers in the city to be on the lookout for
The city is home to numerous other destinations worth exploring. You can begin your excursion from the Riverfront Park. It is an outstanding place for those looking to capture picturesque views. If you are willing to open the historical pages, then you should visit
I have always been in love with big cities, but this part of Chicago is such an important place to me because of its overall beauty. All of Chicago is magical, but this part of the city, nature and the architecture. The natural beauty harmonizes perfectly with the buildings. Being there, you get a sense of the warmth that radiates off everything. When being there, I am able to spend time with my family and enjoy being in a place with so much inspiration. Walking down the sidewalk, I felt the rush of the cars by me, the calls of birds flying overhead and I witnessed so many people doing so many different amazing things, and It made me see how a single place can be defined by so many individually amazing features.
Germany, a country rich in culture and heritage, yet plagued by the fallout of World War I and World War II, has progressed to become the centerpiece of the European Union and the world’s third richest economy. The first German Empire dates back to the Roman Empire starting in the 8th century AD. During the Middle Ages the German Empire fended off many attacks against their soil from the Hungarians and the Slavs. Fighting and power struggles continued until the 1400’s, when the modern world gradually came into existence with intellectual, economic and political changes.
St. Peter’s Basilica and La Sagrada Familia are structures with amazing architecture, but they are much more than just a structure. Both basilicas tell a story about not just the architects and their interests of certain architectural styles, but also about the history and story of Catholicism. La Sagrada Familia and St. Peter’s Basilica are not often compared due to the time in which they were built, as well as due to their different styles of art and architecture. However, despite their very different styles of architecture, they both serve Catholicism a similar purpose by uniting those believing in the Catholic faith in very similar ways by using these magnificent buildings as propaganda in a positive manner.
St. Peter Claver was a humble looking church, without the towering spires or detailed architecture that some churches possess in order to fill you with worshipful awe. In fact, it would have been almost unrecognizable as a church if it were not for the relatively small silver cross that hung above the door, not even raised above the line of the roof. Walking into the church did not change the sense of humility that the outside professed. Dark wood lined the walls and floor, and made up the pews. It felt almost like stepping into a cabin that had been built in the 1970’s. Along the walls there were small portrait sized depictions of the fourteen stations of the cross. Unlike St. Agnes’s eye catching and baroque decorations, St. Peter Claver’s artwork almost blended into the background, and was not immediately visible. It appeared that the artwork mirrored the nature of the building itself, almost as if the church wanted to dispense with frivolity and maintain its focus on the practice of its faith.
The main architectural design of this landmark has not changed since it was first constructed in 1791. However its symbolism has evolved over the course of Germany’s history and has had some minor architectural changes as a side effect.
Come drink a Bit burger and eat a delicious wiener schnitzel in Germany! Germany is just slightly smaller than the state of Montana in the United States. In addition, Germany is located in central Europe and borders the North Sea and Baltic Sea in the Netherlands and, Poland. The culture built around Germany has a foundation of Art, Literature, Sports, Food, and Music. In addition, Germany’s torn past over war of its modern day is very different form our own, but is very similar in many other ways. However to truly understand the unique culture of Germany, one must know the origin of the unique Art’s, Literature, Sports, Food and, Music, that Germany is known for.
It really shocks me to be an outsider to this city life, although many argue that this is not the city at all. I have to disagree, when you come from a town of about two thousand people, this place is a huge booming metropolis to me, filled with late-night hang-outs, trendy coffee shops, and malls within five minutes from your house. I usually drive anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour to get anywhere I can buy anything, besides gas, which my town only has one place for.