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  1. Regensburg Cathedral (German: Dom St. Peter or Regensburger Dom), also known as St. Peter's Cathedral, is an example of important Gothic architecture within the German state of Bavaria. It is a landmark for the city of Regensburg , Germany, and the seat of the Catholic Diocese of Regensburg .

  2. Regensburg, Germany. The Regensburg Cathedral, dedicated to St Peter, is the most important church and landmark of the city of Regensburg. It is the prime example of Gothic architecture in Bavaria. A first bishop"s church was built around 700, at the site of the present-day cathedral parish church Niedermünster (St. Erhard"s tomb).

    • Domplatz 1, Regensburg, Germany
  3. Regensburg Cathedral, named after St. Peter, is one of the most important cathedrals in Germany, along with Cologne Cathedral. With its impressive towers, the Gothic building not only shapes the silhouette of the World Heritage city of Regensburg - the cathedral is the focal point of the medieval old town.

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  5. Regensburg Cathedral, built in the sixth century, still stands tall in Regensburg, Germany. The cathedral’s two spires were added in the 19th century, creating the city’s present skyline. Though the cathedral contains remnants of Romanesque architecture and its 17th century renovations incorporated some Baroque elements, it remains ...

  6. Completed in the 16th century, Regensburg’s St. Peter’s Cathedral impresses with its French Gothic elements and the 32-metre-high vault that extends over the entire nave. Also worth seeing are the medieval stained glass windows and the depiction of St Peter in the southern transept dating from 1325. The characteristic spires were added ...

  7. Welcome to St Peter`s Cathedral, the principal church of the diocese of Regensburg, seat of the Bischop of Regensburg. The cathedral has been a World Heritage Site since 2006. That same year, the cathedral was honoured with its first papal visit, when Pope Benedict XVI celebrated an ecumenical service. Benedict returned once more as Pope emeritus on June 21, 2020.

  8. History of Regensburg Cathedral. In 1272 and 1273, the old cathedral in Regensburg burned down. In 1275, work began on a new church building. In 1295, Master Ludwig was appointed master builder of the cathedral. He now consistently pushed ahead with the new planning and completed existing sections of the building.

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