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Walhalla near Regensburg – the German Hall of Fame

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Walhalla – Germany’s Hall of Fame
Walhalla – Germany’s Hall of Fame

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Regensburg dates from the middle ages and remnants of the city's walls and former architecture are still visible. Being so far south and not having any strategic targets, it is one of the few German cities to avoid bombing during WWII. However time has taken its toll on the older structures and in the 50s many buildings were —pulled down— to avoid having them collapse on their own. A period of restoration followed and many structures were rebuilt using the original materials. Pieces were saved from those that couldn't be rebuilt and incorporated into the new building built on the site.

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Location: Walhalla-Str. 48, 93093 Donaustauf, Germany

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