Innenstadt in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Neue Waag
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New Weigh House
Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025
1. Neue Waag / New Weigh House Marker
Spätgotische Vierflügelanlage mit Renaissancearkaden im Innenhof (1573). Eckturm und Wohntrakt um 1300. Ab 1441 Stadtwaage, später sog. „Herrentrinkstube“ (patrizisches Gesellschaftshaus). 1541 fand hier das berühmte Religionsgespräch zwischen Johannes Eck und Philipp Melanchthon statt. Ab 1782 reichsstädtische Bibliothek. Heute Sitz des Verwaltungsgerichts.
Late Gothic four-wing complex with Renaissance arcades in the courtyard (1573). Corner tower and residential wing from around 1300. From 1441 city weigh house, later known as the “Herrentrinkstube” (patrician society house). In 1541, the famous religious disputation between Johannes Eck and Philipp Melanchthon took place here. From 1782, it served as the imperial city library. Today it houses the Administrative Court.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1300.
Location. 49° 1.184′ N, 12° 5.613′ E. Marker is in Regensburg, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Innenstadt. It is at the intersection
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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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Deutschlands erstes Kaffeehaus / Germany’s first coffee house (within shouting distance of this marker); Thon-Dittmer-Palais / Thon-Dittmer Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Juan of Austria (within shouting distance of this marker); Reichssaalbau / Reichssaal Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Roter Herzfleck / Red Heart Spot (about 90 meters away); Barockes Rathaus / Baroque Town Hall (about 120 meters away); Zante (about 150 meters away); Baumburger Turm / Baumburger Tower (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Regensburg.
Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025
2. New Weigh House and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, June 25, 2025
3. New Weigh House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
