Scots Monastery, Regensburg

Name: Scots Monastery
Address: Jakobstraße 3, Regensburg, 93047, Germany
Telephone: +49 941 29830

#9 among attractions in Regensburg

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Scots Monastery is the former Benedictine Abbey of St James in Regensburg, Germany. It was founded in the 11th century by Irish missionaries and for most of its history was in the hands of first Irish, then Scottish monks. In Middle Latin, Scotti meant Gaels, not differentiating Ireland from Scotland, so that the term Schottenstift dates from the Irish period. The full official name of the actual church, the most prominent building within the abbey complex, is Die irische Benediktinerklosterkirche St. Jakob und St. Gertrud. ()

Local name: St. Jakob Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 49°1'7"N, 12°5'18"E

Address

Jakobstraße 3Regensburg 93047 Germany

Contact

+49 941 29830

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Day trips

Scots Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stone Bridge, Regensburg Cathedral, Public Observatory Regensburg, Saint Emmeram's Abbey.

0.5 miNE
Iconic 12th-century stone bridge
Stone Bridge, Regensburg
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Regensburg Cathedral, Regensburg
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~690 ftSE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Public Observatory Regensburg, Regensburg
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~1630 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Saint Emmeram's Abbey, Regensburg
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Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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0.4 miNW
Park
Herzogspark, Regensburg
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~1690 ftNE
City hall, Neighbourhood, Historic walking areas
Old Town Hall, Regensburg
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~1920 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~1970 ftE
49°1'11"N • 12°5'47"E
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Museum
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~1740 ftSE
Romanesque architecture, Monastery
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scots Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Public Observatory Regensburg, Regensburg (4 min walk), Eustach-Graf-von-Schlitz-Goertz-Denkmal, Regensburg (4 min walk), Dreieinigkeitskirche, Regensburg (5 min walk), Dominican Convent, Regensburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Scots Monastery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scots Monastery:

Bus

Bismarckplatz • Lines: 11A, 13, 2A, 2B, 72, A, C2, N10 (2 min walk)
Arnulfsplatz • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 2A, 2B, 4, 6, A, C2, N10, N6 (3 min walk)

Train

Regensburg Hauptbahnhof (18 min walk)