All the nave clerestory windows were made by Josef Oberberger in 1987/89. They have a diagonal lattice design with some inserts. We notice that the windows at left each have five lights, while those at right have four. PLAN
82. SOUTH CLERESTORY WINDOWS
There are a matching set of clerestory windows on the South side of the nave.
83. CLERESTORY WINDOWS
The South nave clerestory windows are quite similar to those on the facing wall. The fairly plain diagonal lattice pattern has colour accents top and bottom.
84. TO THE CRYPT
This completes our tour of the main area of the Cathedral before descending to the crypt and exploring the Treasury. If you wish to leave now, click here.
85. CRYPT RUIN
There are several old building remnants on display in the crypt including this old column base.
86. ROMAN COLUMN
Also on display is this column of the late Romanesque atrium corridor in front of the old cathedral, which was removed c. 1200/1210.
87. BISHOP LIST
There is such a lot of history in these old cathedrals. This tablet lists the bishops of Regensburg from 697 to 1961. We now leave the crypt and return to the North transept, and the entry to the Cathedral Treasury and Museum.
89. HEADSTONES
Cathedrals with long histories accumulate many old and often illegible headstones ... .
90. CORRIDOR FRESCOES
We are treated to some colourful old frescoes as we approach the Treasury.
91. CHASUBLES
There are a large number of old ecclesiastical vestments on display here. The chasuble is a small garment worn around the shoulders of a priest administering the Eucharist.
92. MATCHING SET
Ecclesiastical vestments come in a variety of shapes and patterns.
93. SATCHEL AND VESTMENTS
When travelling it was useful to have a container to transport the vestments.
94. CHASUBLES ...
The Museum contains a large display of these vestments ...
95. COPE AND CHASUBLE
The cope is rather longer – more like a long cloak, usually worn on ceremonial occasions.
96. A FINAL LOOK
There are many more garments on display, but we shall have to be satisfied with these.
97. CATHEDRAL MODEL
This is a fine model of the Regensburg Cathedral with its twin Western towers and triangular central portal.
98. PAINTING OF NAVE
An early painting of the Cathedral nave, in readiness for some special celebration.
99. MADONNA AND CHILD ALTAR
This altar has two ornate candlesticks and an altarpiece of the Madonna and Child in an ecclesiastical setting. The central figure below is the glorified Christ.
100. KNEELER
Many cathedrals make a feature of their kneeling cushions. This kneeler is particularly elaborate.