Neupfarrplatz

The Neupfarrplatz and the Neupfarrkirche are located in the center of the Regensburg old town and are surrounded by districts with narrow and narrowest alleyways. The creation of the large square and the construction of the church are attributed to the demolition of the Jewish quarter and the expulsion of the Jewish population in 1519.

In the Middle Ages, the Jewish quarter of Regensburg was located at the site of the square. Evidence of a Jewish community in Regensburg dates back to 981 AD. It is estimated that there were 39 houses, including some public buildings, such as the synagogue. The Jewish community had its own administration, a seal, and its own judges. Religious anti-Jewish hatred, fabricated accusations of ritual murder, and the economic interests of the local residents, traders, and craftsmen led to demands in Regensburg during the transitional period from the 15th to the 16th century for the emperor to allow the expulsion of the Jews. Emperor Maximilian I, who acted as their protector for a fee from the Jews, rejected the city's request because his financial interests regarding the expected redemption amount were not secured. In the following years, the city council maintained the demand for the expulsion of the Jews, and the Regensburg cathedral preacher Balthasar Hubmaier significantly inflamed the mood against the Jews. When the emperor died in 1519, the city council seized the opportunity, and in a planned action that supposedly surprised the imperial chief captain Thomas Fuchs von Wallburg, the Jewish community was expelled, the synagogue and the other buildings of the quarter were demolished.

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