Cathedral of St Peter's
Cathedral of St Peter's
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Regensburg's skyline is dominated by the two towers of this 13th-century cathedral.
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- Simona PUsti nad Labem, Czech Republic11,697 contributionsSt. Peter's CathedralTo the Cathedral of St. Peter's in Regensburg includes the bishop's tomb, the cloister, the chapel of All Saints and the cathedral garden. Cathedral of St. Petra is the spiritual heart of the bishopric: It is a petrified faith that characterizes people's lives for centuries. It is the center of the city of Regen, visible from far away, and a perfect testimony of Gothic in Bavaria. Regensburg Cathedral is primarily a place of prayer. The bishop of Rägen serves here in the company of the faithful. It is also the burial place of Rzesz bishops.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 2, 2024
- JabovinLa Coruna, Spain1,403 contributionsLovely church. Must-see when visiting RegensburgSpectacular cathedral worth your visit. Gothic Cathedral with many later additions. It took us over half an hour to visit. It is located very close to the river bridge. The very spectacular stained glass windows. When we visited one of the towers was in the works and we could not enjoy the whole view.Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten December 9, 2024
- geo3Calgary, Canada2,448 contributionsImpressive!We ended up going there twice. The first time was to actually explore the cathedral. It is quite dark inside, but has beautiful stained glass windows and a magnificent pipe organ. The church is massive. One of the outside spires is currently undergoing restoration, but the restoration on the other spire is complete, and shows some beautiful and intricate stone carving. You can walk partway up one of the spires, but we did not have time to do that. The second day we were in Regensburg we happened to walk by and heard organ music. It turned out that an organist was practicing for a concert that evening, so we went in to listen. It is a great organ! If you have an opportunity to hear it, take that opportunity.Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten December 19, 2024
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reppi
Hinterzarten, Germany869 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The Regensburg Cathedral is currently (Oct. '23) partly covered in scaffolding, but is still fascinating. Only a few Gothic churches have such figural decoration on the outside (west-south side). A TA writer (Aug. 22) wrote that he/she was spat on, but I wasn't. It was because there was no rain. The great gargoyles are there to divert rainwater from the T capitals and balconies, and many visitors have been showered with it from above. The stonemasons have also done a great job here in Regensburg. As someone who is almost from Freiburg, I naturally like to compare Regensburg and Freiburg and notice many, sometimes striking, similarities. This is due to the stonemasons who moved from building site to building site and left their mark. Influence of the famous Parler included. The Gothic figures, especially inside, are fascinating and in great condition. The stained glass windows are raised, but it's not a bad idea to have binoculars with you. You only find out the essentials when you are really close. The gilded main altar and the carved side altars are magnificent, all by well-known artists. The lighting inside is excellent in the morning when the sun is shining from the south. In the crypt you can still see the remains of the previous Romanesque church. It's a shame that the west portal is blocked by scaffolding. There are benches in front of the Neuport restaurant so that you can study the facade in peace. I can only think of a few that can compete with Regensburg. After the renovation everything will shine again. The history of the 100-year-old cathedral workshop is also interesting - explained in the anniversary plaques.

Written October 11, 2023
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hatijyoumaki
Saitama Prefecture, Japan509 contributions
May 2023
This is the cathedral in Regensburg. I visited on a Saturday morning and was very lucky to see the choir practicing for Sunday. It's a famous choir.
The spire on the right side of the main building was under construction and scaffolding was set up, so the exterior was disappointing.
Nearby is the Cathedral of the Nativity, and I also recommend St. Emmerams Abbey.
The spire on the right side of the main building was under construction and scaffolding was set up, so the exterior was disappointing.
Nearby is the Cathedral of the Nativity, and I also recommend St. Emmerams Abbey.

Written August 14, 2023
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1GiantsMSo
Sedona, AZ1,195 contributions
May 2023
We were told to be sure to visit here. A guide gave us lots of information regarding the building of the church, the architectural design, the carved statues, and the colors of the stones. What an amazing history story. Sad that we saw the scaffolding on hte right side of the entrance instead of the full beauty of the building.
Written May 16, 2023
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BobN06
Avondale, PA721 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Dom St Peter is renowned for its towering spires. Due to limited finances the spires were completed in stages over centuries. The early and more expensive limestone gave way to less expensive sandstone that was painted to look like limestone to simply concrete to finish the spires. Inside the vast interior furnishings are relatively spare compared to other neighboring churches. Probably the most notable feature is the 13th and 14th century stained glass windows that are well worth a closer look.
Written June 24, 2024
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN1,196 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
This is a great Gothic church. They are doing a lot of repairs to the exterior which is covered in scaffolding right now. The gothic details you can see are pretty amazing, though. The inside is excellent with some beautiful stained glass widows and there is a small museum attached with some cool objects. The cathedral is free but the museum is 3 Euro.
Written September 27, 2023
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DuncanTCH
East Greenbush, NY1,496 contributions
Sep 2022
The Cathedral of St Peter's is a masterwork of Gothic architecture. Even without knowing a lot about the Gothic style, the casual glance will show anyone the mass of this structure and the length of time that it took to build it...the stone on the outside is actually multi-colored because, over the centuries, the stones actually had to come from different quarries. And the ongoing restoration of the church is beautifully keeping that "inconsistency" alive. Definitely a must see while in Regensburg.
Written December 7, 2022
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Lisa W
Wichita Falls, TX1,173 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I am not a religious person, but I can't help but stop to think in a place like this. The art work that goes into it in order to worship God is just amazing and powerful. The beautiful architecture was built hundreds of years before the technology we have today. Definitely stop to see this when in Regensborg.
Written October 11, 2023
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Edwelsh
North Canton, OH7,342 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
This enormous building is the second largest cathedral in Germany. It was built many centuries ago on top of a Roman ruin and it makes you wonder how? Then it was rebuilt centuries ago after terrible fires. Still being restored today, the maintenance probably never stops. The twin towers can be seen from the Old Stone Bridge as you come into town. The inside is striking, with intricate stained glass windows stretching to the dome ceiling, plus numerous statues. You can go downstairs where you can see the bones of Regensburg, the founder of the city. Also, outside there is a little chapel where you find an icon of John Paul II.
Written July 24, 2023
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Sandy S
Albuquerque, NM1,046 contributions
Jun 2022
We started with the Dom. Since becoming Protestant, its official name has been St. Peter’s Cathedral, but this 13th and 14th Century Gothic structure is still known as the Dom. Its lacy towers reach heavenward with elegant grace, but the most stunning feature is the medieval stained glass, almost totally intact, radiant on a sunny day.
Written June 30, 2022
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ceetom1
California482 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
This is one of the highlights of the city. Went to tour the church on Easter Sunday only to find out a mass was about to begin so no visitors. Fortunately, we were able to attend mass and view the church interior at the same time. Worth a visit to see the interior.
Written May 1, 2022
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can you direct me to an Easter Sunday Mass in the city?......Maybe 1pm or 5pm
Written April 6, 2022
Is it possible to visit the church without a guide?
Written August 14, 2015
yes, it is possible to visit the Cathedral without a guide.
Written April 14, 2018
What times are Sunday Masses during July 2015?
Written July 1, 2015
10 am is the high Mass. The other is at noon.
Written June 9, 2019
A direct train connection is there between Wurzburg main station and Regensburg main station. Travel time 2 hrs. Standard fare single trip is 48 Euros. Traveling by car is easy by following Motorway 3 from Wurzburg to Regensburg. Many hotels with free parking are in the neighborhood of the city center of Regensburg. In Regensburg is a good and cheap public transport system.
Written March 13, 2015
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