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St. Leonhard

Bavaria's oldest hall church in Romanesque style

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Located in the western old town of Regensburg, the Catholic filial church of St. Leonhard is a Bavarian architectural heritage. This three-nave structure with a Romanesque core is dedicated to St. Leonard of Limoges and was once part of the Knights Hospitaller. It now belongs to the Herz Jesu parish.

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The church is Bavaria's oldest hall church.

Quick Facts

Heritage Status: Architectural Heritage Monument
Denomination: Roman Catholic

Guided Story

In front of you stands the Catholic filial church of St. Leonhard, the oldest hall church in Bavaria. Its Romanesque core tells a story of centuries past. Originally part of the Knights Hospitaller, this three-nave structure offers a glimpse into the architectural style of its time. Dedicated to St. Leonard of Limoges, the church holds a special place in the spiritual landscape. Look around and you’ll notice its connection to nearby religious landmarks, like the Herz Jesu church just a short distance away. This Bavarian architectural heritage in the western old town of Regensburg is now a vital part of the Herz Jesu parish community.