Innenstadt in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Goliath-Haus
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Goliath House

Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025

1. Goliath-Haus / Goliath House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Erbaut nach Mitte 13. Jhd. Urspr. im Besitz der Fam. Thundorfer. Bischof Leo Thundorfer. Dombaubeginn 1275. Der Hausturm um 1270, reicht von der Goliathstraße zum Watmarkt (ehem. Hauptseite). Fresko David und Goliath v. Melchior Bocksberger 1573 wiederholt erneuert.

English Translation:
Built after the mid-13th century. Originally owned by the Thundorfer family. Bishop Leo Thundorfer. Construction of the cathedral began in 1275. The house tower, built around 1270, extends from Goliathstraße to Watmarkt (formerly the main side). The fresco David and Goliath by Melchior Bocksberger was repeatedly restored after 1573.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1275.

Location. 49° 1.214′ N, 12° 5.799′ E. Marker is in Regensburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Innenstadt. It is at the intersection of Goliathstraße and Brückstraße, on the left when traveling west on Goliathstraße. The marker is located at the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goliathstraße 4, Regensburg BY 93047, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Steuer'sches Haus / Steuer House (here, next to this marker); Baumburger Turm / Baumburger Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Johann Maier (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Amberger Stadel / Amberg Storehouse (about 90 meters away); Goethe (about 90 meters away); Kaiser Napoleon / Emperor Napoleon (about 120 meters away); UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof (about 120 meters away); Barockes Rathaus / Baroque Town Hall (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Regensburg.

The view of the entrance to the Goliath House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025

2. The view of the entrance to the Goliath House and Marker

David and Goliath artwork image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025

3. David and Goliath artwork

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

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Goliath House