Regensburg
Regensburg (historically known in English as Ratisbon) is a city in eastern Bavaria, at the confluence of the Danube, Naab and Regen rivers, Danube's northernmost point. It is the capital of the Upper Palatinate subregion of the state. With more than 150,000 inhabitants, Regensburg is the fourth-largest city in the State of Bavaria after Munich, Nuremberg and Augsburg. From its foundation as an imperial Roman river fort, the city has been the political, economic and cultural centre of the surrounding region. Later, under the rule of the Holy Roman Empire, it housed the Perpetual Diet of Regensburg.
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Location of Regensburg | |
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| Coordinates: 49°1′N 12°5′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| District | Urban district |
| Subdivisions | 18 districts |
| Government | |
| • Lord mayor (2020–26) | Gertrud Maltz-Schwarzfischer (SPD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 80.76 km2 (31.18 sq mi) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 157,443 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 93001–93059 |
| Dialling codes | 0941 |
| Vehicle registration | R |
| Website | www.regensburg.de |
| Official name | Old town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof |
| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii, iv |
| Reference | 1155 |
| Inscription | 2006 (30th Session) |
| Area | 182.8 ha |
| Buffer zone | 775.6 ha |
The medieval centre of the city was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006 because of its well-preserved architecture, being the biggest medieval city site north of the Alps, and the city's historical importance for assemblies during the Holy Roman Empire. In 2014, Regensburg was among the top sights and travel attractions in Germany.