Regensburg: Germany's third place among the most beautiful old towns!

Regensburg: Germany's third place among the most beautiful old towns!

When it comes to the most beautiful old towns in Europe, the travel portal “Tourlane” recently published an exciting ranking that lists the best cities on our continent. At the forefront is Krakow in Poland, followed by Naples in Italy. But the charming Regensburg also stands out from Germany and takes third place, as [Schwäbische] reports.

Regensburg impresses with its medieval architecture and a lively cultural scene. There are over 1,000 UNESCO World Heritage monuments here, including the impressive Stone Bridge and the picturesque Haidplatz. Due to the fact that Regensburg was not bombed during World War II, the old town is still well preserved today, making it a real insider tip for travelers. Stralsund, also in Germany, takes 15th place and scores particularly well with its Gothic brick buildings and maritime flair.

The ranking of the most beautiful old towns

The “Tourlane” ranking includes a total of 65 old towns that were evaluated according to various criteria. These include UNESCO awards, cultural and historical significance, the age of the old town, popularity on social media and walkability. This comprehensive evaluation process ensures that only the best cities are shortlisted, as [GMX] explains.

• 1. Krakau, Polen
• 2. Neapel, Italien
• 3. Regensburg, Deutschland
• 4. Riga, Lettland
• 5. San Marino
• 6. Avignon, Frankreich
• 7. Vilnius, Litauen
• 8. Warschau, Polen
• 9. Salzburg, Österreich
• 10. Graz, Österreich
• 11. Córdoba, Spanien
• 12. Porto, Portugal
• 13. Rom, Italien
• 14. Florenz, Italien
• 15. Stralsund, Deutschland

But the diversity of historic old towns is not only evident in Europe. The rest of the world also has fascinating cities to offer. In North Africa, Sousse in Tunisia tops the rankings, while in Asia, Hoi An in Vietnam tops the list. These international comparisons make it clear that old towns are not just a European phenomenon, but are valued all over the world, as the [FNP] shows.

Whether you explore the winding streets of Regensburg or the magnificent old town of Krakow, the beauty of these cities speaks for itself and invites you to go on a journey of discovery. These rankings can be a great support when planning your trip and whet your appetite for more history and culture. There are certainly many reasons to fall in love with one of these old towns!