Freising, Historic cathedral city in Bavaria, Germany
Freising stretches across two hills along the Isar riverbank, with the cathedral crowning one summit and the Weihenstephan brewery grounds sitting on the other. The old town connects both elevations through narrow lanes and squares lined with building fronts from different eras.
A Benedictine monastery arose here in 724 through the work of Saint Corbinian, who came from the Frankish realm. The settlement grew into a bishop's seat over the following centuries, wielding ecclesiastical authority until secularization in the early 1800s.
The cathedral houses a crypt where medieval stonemasons shaped columns centuries ago. Visitors can enter this Romanesque lower church during opening hours and see the sculptural details of the capitals up close.
The center can be explored comfortably on foot, though reaching the cathedral hill involves climbing several steps and slopes. The suburban train connection to Munich runs regularly during the day, allowing travelers to visit as a day trip.
The Weihenstephan State Brewery began operations in 1040 and holds recognition as the oldest documented brewery in the world. Today it continues producing beer on the agricultural sciences university campus, where students learn brewing technology.
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