Alte Kapelle

Regensburg, Germany

According a tradition collegiate church of Our Dear Lady of the Old Chapel (Alte Kapelle) dates from Roman times. In the 18th century the Romanesque basilica was magnificently rebuilt in the Bavarian rococo style. Of special interest is the new organ which was dedicated by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006 during his visit to Regensburg.

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Founded: 11th century
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Ottonian Dynasty (Germany)

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www.regensburg.de

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Nadia Mustafa (10 months ago)
Gorgeous, beautiful place. A must visit while in town. Free access to the church.
L.R. Henry (12 months ago)
This is the oldest church in Bavaria, built in the early medieval era and redesigned in the Baroque age. The interior features Rococo art at its finest. There is an internal fence for security but it doesn't obscure the views. The side chapel has no fence and had stunning rococo art adorning its ceiling.
david antoun (2 years ago)
a basilic from the era of the holy roman empire. now on the baroque style with rococo ceiling. very old and impressive.
Gary Parker (2 years ago)
One of the most beautiful Basilica's we've ever seen. So glad we went in and spent some time just sitting and taking it all .
Anuar T (2 years ago)
The Roman Catholic Collegiate Church of Our Lady of the Old Chapel (short: Collegiate Church of the Old Chapel or Old Chapel) on the Old Kornmarkt in Regensburg is the main church of the collegiate monastery of Our Lady of the Old Chapel, the oldest existing collegiate monastery in Bavaria, and the oldest Church of Regensburg. In terms of art history, it is considered one of the most important rococo churches in Bavaria. According to legend, it is also said to be the oldest church and therefore the mother church of Bavaria, from which the Christianization of the country began, and stands on the site of a Roman temple to Juno. The core of today's building dates back to the Ottonian period, when the collegiate monastery was founded in 1002 by Henry II and his wife Kunigunde. The elevated choir, on the other hand, was only built in the middle of the 15th century and is designed in the late Gothic style. After a thorough redesign in the second half of the 18th century, the rococo style dominates the interior.
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