Haus an der Heuport, Gothic patrician structure at Domplatz, Regensburg, Germany
Haus an der Heuport is a four-winged building at Domplatz in Regensburg featuring a sequence of Gothic tracery windows. It stands opposite the western facade of Regensburg Cathedral and shapes the plaza with its architectural presence.
The building was first erected around 1300 by merchant patron Hansgraf Carl der Chrazzer and underwent several transformations over the centuries. A substantial baroque alteration took place in 1713 and significantly shaped its appearance.
The name comes from Heutor, a former water gate providing access to the Jewish quarter, and references an old hay market that once stood nearby. This location and naming reflect Regensburg's medieval layout.
Today the southern section operates as Gasthof Haus Heuport restaurant while the northern part functions as Hotel Kaiserhof. Visitors can view the exterior from Domplatz and explore the nearby establishments.
Renovations between 1936 and 1937 uncovered Gothic paintings hidden inside the building for centuries. These discoveries reveal the artistic heritage that lay buried beneath layers of later modifications.
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