Old town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof
Located on the Danube River in Bavaria, this
medieval town contains many buildings of exceptional quality that
testify to its history as a trading centre and to its influence on the
region from the 9th century. A notable number of historic structures
span some two millennia and include ancient Roman, Romanesque and Gothic
buildings. Regensburg’s 11th- to 13th-century architecture – including
the market, city hall and cathedral – still defines the character of the
town marked by tall buildings, dark and narrow lanes, and strong
fortifications. The buildings include medieval patrician houses and
towers, a large number of churches and monastic ensembles as well as the
12th-century Old Bridge. The town is also remarkable for the vestiges
testifing to its rich history as one of the centres of the Holy Roman
Empire that turned to Protestantism.