Goliathhaus c. 1260 — Attraction in Regensburg

One of the many interesting buildings to see in Historic city centre of Regensburg is the Goliathhaus (Goliath House) which was built along Goliathstraße in 1260.

What makes this heritage building particular unique and interesting to see is the large scale mural of a fight between David and Goliath, which you will see while approaching from the north from Brückstraße.

The mural was created in 1573 and depicts Goliath as the massive giant in armour, reaching upward several floors. His left arm is shown cleverly resting on one of the building windows while he peers downward towards David. By comparison, David is much smaller, bent over, preparing to sling a stone towards Goliath. We know how the story goes...

O Goliathhaus, localizado em Regensburg, é uma notável residência histórica que data de cerca de 1260. Este edifício impressionante é conhecido pela sua fachada marcante, que exibe uma pintura do gigante bíblico Golias, um símbolo da força e do poder da cidade medieval.

Sugestão de Roteiro:

Antes da Visita: Explore a Altstadt (Cidade Velha) de Regensburg, que é Patrimônio Mundial da UNESCO, para se ambientar no contexto histórico da região. Visita ao Goliathhaus: Reserve tempo para admirar a fachada e explorar os arredores, mergulhando na história medieval da cidade. Após a Visita: Visite outros pontos turísticos de Regensburg, como a Steinerne Brücke (Ponte de Pedra) e a Catedral de São Pedro, para complementar sua...

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