Regensburg possesses the largest cohesive collection of Romanesque and Gothic architecture north of the Alps

The collection of original Romanesque and Gothic architecture is unique to Regensburg, since its old town was mostly spared from destruction during World War II. Its old town is the only remaining large medieval city in all of Germany. The interrelation of public buildings, private residences, tradesmen's houses, and important churches, convents and monasteries creates an authentic image of the architectural concept of medieval city culture that was lost in other parts of Germany.

The large number of preserved Romanesque and Gothic patrician towers and large private residential complexes with family towers are an excellent example for an Italian-influenced type of building seen nowhere else north of the Alps in this density and clarity. As well as this unique collection of early stone buildings, Regensburg also possesses the oldest intact wooden house in Germany, Johannes Kepler's residence dating from 1250.

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Golden Tower, Baumburger Tower, Goliath House, Kepler's Residence