Albrecht-Altdorfer-Gymnasium, Renaissance Revival secondary school in Regensburg, Germany.
The Albrecht-Altdorfer-Gymnasium is a Renaissance Revival school building in Regensburg featuring three stories and corner pavilions. The structure incorporates remnants of a medieval city wall and a tower dating to 1330 within its design.
The institution was established in 1880 as Königliches Realgymnasium and relocated in 1894 to its current site under architect Adolf Schmetzer's design. The new building arose on land with deep roots in the city's past, where earlier structures had served different purposes.
The school took its current name in 1962 to honor painter Albrecht Altdorfer, a local artist of great importance. It offers instruction in languages, natural sciences, and humanities, reflecting the cultural diversity of its city.
The school is located at Minoritenweg 33 and sits in a central position in Regensburg with good public transport connections. As an active educational facility, visiting is normally possible during school holidays or with prior arrangement.
The school's grounds once held Pestinhof, a facility that cared for the sick after the Thirty Years War. This placement means the building now stands where compassion and healing were historically practiced.
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