Description
The Walhalla is a hall of fame and honor near Regensburg. Translated, Walhalla means "hall of the dead." The impressive building, which can be seen from afar, is considered the masterpiece of all the artistic creations of the Bavarian King Ludwig I (r. 1825-1848). The architect Leo von Klenze built the Walhalla between October 18, 1830 (laying of the foundation stone) and October 18, 1842 (ceremonial opening) in the deliberate neighborhood of the former "Free Imperial City" of Regensburg with its Gothic cathedral. The Walhalla forms a meaningful and meaningful ensemble with the historical cultural landscape on the Danube.
When the visitor enters the hall, he is faced with a gathering of influential personalities. Around 130 marble busts and 65 memorial plaques and a large sculpture of King Ludwig I bear witness to German and European history, the focal points of the humanities and natural sciences, literature, music and the fine arts.
The series of those immortalized on memorial plaques begins with Hermann the Cheruscan and ends with Peter Henlein (inventor of the pocket watch). As authentic images were lacking, no busts could be made of this group of people.
The series of busts begins with the German King Henry I (»the Finkler«) and is supplemented every 5 to 7 years.
Access to the colonnade
There is a barrier-free ramp near the parking spaces on the west side of the temple. The ramp is not steep and can be reached via an easily navigable gravel path. It leads to a colonnade that goes around the building. The colonnade is also easily accessible with a wheelchair. From here you have a wonderful view of the Danube and the surrounding area.