Alter Kornmarkt Square

The main Baroque buildings of Regensburg are concentrated on Alter Kornmarkt Square. As the name suggests, it has served as a corn market for centuries. On this square overlooks the facade of the ducal palace (Herzogshof). The current building was built in the 13th century. Even after Regensburg became a free imperial city in 1245, Herzogshof and the square on which it stands remained the possession of the Dukes of Bavaria.

Forming an arch above the passageway to Domplatz, an above-ground passage connects the palace with the Roman Tower (Romer Turm). The foundation of this building dates back to the Carolingian times. The walls of this tower have an impressive thickness of 4 meters, so it is believed that it was used to store treasures and shelter in case of danger.