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West facade of the cathedral.

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West facade of the cathedral.

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West facade of the cathedral.

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View across the Domplatz (Cathedral Square) from the south.

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Tympanum depicting Moses receiving the tablets of the Law from God in heaven.

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Tympanum depicting Moses receiving the tablets of the Law from God in heaven.

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Tympanum on the west portal depicting the Resurrection of Christ, with an angel taking Christ by the hand and helping him out of what looks like a sandcastle.

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Tympanum on the west portal depicting the Resurrection of Christ, with an angel taking Christ by the hand and helping him out of what looks like a sandcastle.

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Exterior view of the cathedral from the south.

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Exterior view of the cathedral from the south.

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Exterior view of the cathedral from the south.

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Weathered sculpture on a buttress of the south side, which faces the former Jewish Quarter, depicting the Judensau ("Jews' sow"). The sculpture shows Jews suckling on a large sow (female pig). This image - intended to be degrading and insulting since the pig is unclean in Judaism - was widespread in German-speaking lands. Another infamous example of a Judensau is at the City Church in Wittenberg, which was mentioned with approval by Martin Luther in his anti-Jewish writings.

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White stone blocks numbered and ready to replace the greenish ones used in 19th-century restorations.

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White stone blocks numbered and ready to replace the greenish ones used in 19th-century restorations.

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Monument to Cardinal Philipp Wilhelm in the west end of the nave. In the background are the main west doors, temporarily closed for renovations of the portal.

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Sculpture of the Visitation (the Virgin Mary's visit with her cousin Elizabeth when they were pregnant with Christ and John the Baptist, respectively) just inside the west entrance.

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Sculpture of the Visitation (the Virgin Mary's visit with her cousin Elizabeth when they were pregnant with Christ and John the Baptist, respectively) just inside the west entrance.

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View across the nave from the south aisle. In the foreground is the entrance to the new crypt, where bishops are buried and some excavations can be seen.

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View of south aisle vault and nave, looking north.

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View of south aisle vault and nave, looking north.

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The Annunciation Altar in the south aisle.

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The Annunciation Altar in the south aisle.

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The Annunciation Altar in the south aisle.

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The Annunciation Altar in the south aisle.

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The Annunciation Altar in the south aisle.

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The crypt beneath the nave was built in 1984-85 as a burial place for bishops. This was done at the same time as archaeological excavations in the nave, which revealed columns and decorated capitals (now seen in the crypt).

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The south door, with gallery arching up and over. Right of the door is the cathedral well, and above is a 16th-century crucifix with real hair, which legend has it will grow to knee-length when Judgment Day is imminent. The area at the far left is the Sailer Chapel.

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The Sailer Chapel occupies the southern area next to the chancel and is set aside for private prayer. It is named for the tomb of Regensburg Bishop Johann Michael von Sailer (1751-1832), which was erected by King Ludwig I in 1837 in honor of his former tutor. The canopied Nativity Altar in the chapel dates from c.1415-20.

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Looking west from the main altar to the entrance, with the bright afternoon sun streaming in.

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Looking southeast in the crossing.

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View from the crossing into the chancel or choir (right) and the north chancel aisle (left).

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The Smiling Angel on the southwest pillar in the crossing is part of an Annunciation group (the Virgin Mary is across the nave on the northwest pillar). It was sculpted in about 1280 by an artist known as the Master of St. Erminold. The angel looks very cheerful and is quite popular with visitors. The brochure published by the Diocese emphasizes its deeper meaning: "it is the visible expression of the Gospel - the good news of the love of God become man." The east pillars of the crossing have 14th-century statues of Sts. Peter and Paul.

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Flash photo (not very attractive but at least not blurry) of the Smiling Angel on the southwest pillar in the crossing is part of an Annunciation group (the Virgin Mary is across the nave on the northwest pillar). It was sculpted in about 1280 by an artist known as the Master of St. Erminold. The angel looks very cheerful and is quite popular with visitors. The brochure published by the Diocese emphasizes its deeper meaning: "it is the visible expression of the Gospel - the good news of the love of God become man." The east pillars of the crossing have 14th-century statues of Sts. Peter and Paul.

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Lowel level of stained glass windows in the chancel.

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Upper level of stained glass windows in the chancel.

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Clerestory window on the south side, second from right. The smaller windows depict various saints and bishops, while the center one shows (from bottom to top) the Annuncation, Nativity and Crucifixion.

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Stained glass window (numbered s XI) in the south aisle near the transept. The window dates from 1325 and was donated by the Auer family (barely visible coats of arms at bottom left and kneeling representatives on bottom right). From left, the saints depicted are: Peter; Andrew; Wenceslaus; Paul.

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Stained glass window of St. Peter holding his key.

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Stained glass window of St. Peter holding his key.

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Stained glass of St. Andrew holding a cross staff in the south aisle.

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Stained glass window of "Good King" St. Wenceslaus.

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Stained glass window of St. Paul with his sword.

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Detail of stained glass window in the north aisle (n VIII) depicting St. Christopher and the kneeling donor of the window, c.1330.

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Detail of stained glass window in the north aisle (n VIII) depicting two saintly bishops, c.1330.

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The dream of St. Joseph (I think), framed by a trefoil of the gallery.

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Stained glass window of the Wedding at Cana (I think), framed by a trefoil of the gallery.

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Stained glass window of the Baptism of Christ.

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Stained glass window of Mary and Joseph discovering the young Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem.

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Stained glass window of the young Christ teaching at the Temple.

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Stained glass window of King Herod ordering the Massacre of the Innocents in the hopes of killing the Messiah.

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Stained glass window of the Holy Family's Flight into Egypt.

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Stained glass window depicting the Presentation of Christ at the Temple.

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Stained glass window of the Virgin and Child.

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Stained glass window of St. Bartholomew, holding the knife with which he was flayed alive.

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Stained glass window of the Visitation between the Virgin Mary and her cousin Elizabeth, when both were pregnant.

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Martyrdom of a female saint by beheading, framed by a trefoil of the gallery.

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Quatrefoil stained glass window with the symbols of the Four Evangelists and the Lamb of God.

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Stained glass window of the Annunciation.

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The Virgin Mary's parents Anne and Joachim embrace at the city gates.

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Treasury museum at the east end of the cathedral.

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Interior entrance to the Domschatz (Treasury). Unfortunately it was closed when this picture was taken.