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Former staggered hall, converted into a basilica in the 19th century. Three-aisled nave, consecrated in 1327, hall choir in 1425, renovated between 1440 and 1465, east tower built between 1459 and 1465, completed in 1520, and purifying restoration and conversion of the nave into a basilica in 1891/92.

Part of the wall collapsed due to severe weather a year or two ago. Currently, the site of the restoration work can be seen.

Hospital Church with Hospital Gate, Weißenburg The church and hospital were built from the mid-15th century over the filled-in first city moat. Renovated in the Baroque style by the Eichstätt court architect Gabriel de Gabrieli in 1728/29. On the south wall of the nave is a "Poor Man's Bible" from 1480 depicting scenes from the life of Mary and Jesus. In the choir, there are also medieval wall paintings, high-quality stucco work, and ceiling paintings (1729). Extensive renovation from 1995 to 2003. Text / Source: Large district town of Weißenburg i. Bay., New Town Hall, Marktplatz 19, Weißenburg i. Bay. https://www.weissenburg.de/sehenswertes/spitalkirche_mit_spitaltor-3100/

Gothic Town Hall, Weißenburg / Imperial (Old) Town Hall Historic Weißenburg! The three-story sandstone block building was built at the height of the town's development as an imperial city between 1470 and 1480 (tower added in 1567). The site marks the intersection of the long-distance trade routes running through Weißenburg. The first floor houses the balcony, and the second floor houses the council and city court meeting rooms (no public viewing possible). Extensive, fundamental renovation between 2002 and 2004. Text / Source: Large district town of Weißenburg i. Bay., New Town Hall, Marktplatz 19, Weißenburg i. Bay. https://www.weissenburg.de/sehenswertes/reichsstaedtisches_altes_ratha-3073/

St. Andrew's Church, Weißenburg Construction History of St. Andrew's Church 1182 - The first church is built, probably on the foundations of a chapel that belonged to the royal court. 1290 - The church is demolished again to make way for a new building. 1294 - Construction begins on the new building, which is completed and consecrated in 1327. St. Andrew's Church at that time includes the nave and the north tower. 1400 - Around the turn of the century, the citizens of Weißenburg begin another new building. This time they want to build a church modeled on St. Sebaldus in Nuremberg. Because the city wall limits the square, this building is to be aligned differently than the existing one. 1425 - The late Gothic choir is completed and consecrated. But now the city runs out of money. So the (new) choir is connected to the (old) nave. This is how St. Andrew's Church takes on its present form with its shifted axis. 1459 - The first stone for the tower is laid. 1465 - The present baptistery is consecrated. It forms a single architectural unit with the Bridal Portal and the St. Michael's Chapel above it. 1520 - After more than sixty years of construction, the tower is completed. Contrary to all custom, it is located in front of the choir. 1850 - In the course of a belated "iconoclasm," the valuable furnishings from pre-Reformation and later periods are squandered. 1891 - The nave is raised and receives the mezzanine. 1958 - The final renovation. The church is largely restored to its original Gothic appearance. Text / Source: Evangelical Lutheran Church Weißenburg St. Andreas Parish https://st-andreaskirche.de/st-andreas-kir-che/#:~:text=The townscape of Weißenburg is characterized by an impressive, architecturally significant altarpiece, and the famous denominational image.

Monument at Martin Luther Square, Weißenburg Today, the monument is an integral part of Martin Luther Square, but it hasn't always been here. Thirty years of dispute and discussion passed before the statue was finally placed in its final location. The sculptor wanted to place his statue where it stands today, but at that time, cars were still parked in front of the church. Therefore, the administration refused to approve this location. The donor then suggested placing it on a meadow near the west portal of the church. There, the Luther statue would be placed on a pedestal with a reference to the donor. However, the sculptor opposed this pedestal, arguing that "his" Luther shouldn't be placed on anything. The reformer saw himself as a man of the people who didn't want to be enthroned above the people. The sculptor even almost wanted to take the monument back because the donor and artist disagreed. Fortunately, both parties were able to agree on the sidewalk next to the west portal, and the pedestal was also omitted. Until 2013, Luther stood on this sidewalk. However, since the people of Weißenburg were dissatisfied with this location, the monument was moved to its original location, where it belongs, after Martin Luther Square was made car-free. Incidentally, it is not at all certain whether Martin Luther ever actually visited Weißenburg, as there are no sources to support this. However, it is very likely that the reformer traveled through Weißenburg on his trip to Rome in 1510/11. Even if Luther may not have been to Weißenburg personally, he still had a profound influence on the city's history. Text / Source: Moments in Weißenburg augenblickeinweissenburg@gmail.com https://augenblicke-in-weissenburg.de/das-martin-luther-denk-mal/#:~:text=In%20the%20year%20of%2015-17,%20Martin%20Luther%20decided%20on%20this,450%20to%208%20votes%20for%20the%20Reformation.

Martin Luther, Weißenburg The Martin Luther Memorial. On October 31st, we celebrate Reformation Day in Germany. In 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Castle Church in Wittenberg on this day. A few years later, as is known from some articles, on November 15th, 1530, Weißenburg voted in favor of the Reformation by 450 votes to 8. Today, Martin Luther Square, named after him, next to St. Andrew's Church, and the monument standing there commemorate this. Text / Source: Moments in Weißenburg augenblickeinweissenburg@gmail.com https://augenblicke-in-weissenburg.de/das-martin-luther-denk-mal/#:~:text=In%20the%20year%20of%2015-17,%20Martin%20Luther%20decided%20on%20this,450%20to%208%20votes%20for%20the%20Reformation.

Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, Eichstätt The first Eichstätt cathedral was built in the 8th century. It was probably erected by Gerhoh, the successor of the first Eichstätt bishop, Willibald. The present cathedral dates back to the 11th century. The Eichstätt cathedral was not built according to a uniform plan. Generations of master builders, craftsmen, and artists worked on it. Thus, the cathedral displays various architectural styles: Early Romanesque in the Sacrament Chapel, High Romanesque on the towers, Early Gothic in the Willibald choir, Late Gothic in the nave and transept, and Late Baroque on the west façade. The location and orientation of the church have remained the same since its first construction. 8th century. Willibald and Boniface arrive in "Eihstat" in 740. They find a ruined site with an intact Church of St. Mary. Willibald is ordained bishop in Sulzenbrücken near Erfurt in 741. He established a missionary monastery in Eichstätt. Soon after, the first stone bishop's church was built. It was 12 meters wide. 11th century: Under Bishops Gebhard I (1042-1057) and Gundekar II (1057-1075), the early Romanesque cathedral was built with a crypt (lower church) in the east choir. This building was almost as long as the present cathedral. 14th century: Bishop Berthold Burggraf of Nuremberg (1351-1365) began the construction of the late Gothic cathedral. It was largely completed around 1396 and has largely survived to this day. 15th century: The two-aisled mortuary was built on the southeast side of the cathedral from 1480 onwards as a burial place for the cathedral chapter. 16th century: Loy Hering created the seated statue of Saint Willibald from Jurassic limestone in 1514. 18th century: Cathedral master builder Gabriel de Gabrieli constructed the magnificent west façade in the Baroque style between 1714 and 1718. 20th century: From 1971 to 1975, the cathedral was thoroughly renovated and redesigned. Extensive excavations provided important new insights into the cathedral's history. In 1989, the bishops' burial place in the last northern side chapel was redesigned in a modern style. Text / Source: Eichstätt Episcopal Seminary, Collegium Willibaldinum, Leonrodplatz 3, Eichstätt https://www.eichstaetter-dom.de/geschichte/#:~:text=The%20first%20Eichst%C3%A4tter%20Bishops'%20Church%20was%20built%20in%20the%208th%20century.,today's%20cathedral%20dates%20back%20to%20the%2011th%20century.