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.

Address

Schwarze-Bären-Straße 7, Regensburg, Germany

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Details

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

More Information

www.regensburg.de

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

lee devlin (2 years ago)
Rococo art at its best.. enough said.. 1 star off because of the iron grills

Dirk Vancraeynest (2 years ago)
Wonderful little church. Luckily, with god's love, they have found a way to keep the visitors, and their dirty feet, out of harm's way. By erecting a sturdy iron fence, to keep the riff-raff away from 80% of the pretty interior.

Noel Fredilino (3 years ago)
Fascinated by the pipe organ and interior design

khalvano dxb (6 years ago)
a glimse of paradise! where heaven meets earth!!! on of the most finest churches ever!

Alex Frank (7 years ago)
Beautiful interior

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