Regensburg and 2000 years of History

Next port is Regensburg which means lots of walking and listening to our tour guide explaining the history sounding this city.

Located on the Danube River, the Old Town of Regensburg is an exceptional example of a central European medieval trading centre, which illustrates an interchange of cultural and architectural influences.

A notable number of buildings of outstanding quality testify to its political, religious, and economic significance from the 9th century. The historic fabric reflects some two millennia of structural continuity and includes ancient Roman, Romanesque, and Gothic buildings. Regensburg's 11th to 13th century architecture 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 Stone Bridge.

Regensburg was the capital of Bavaria for about 700 years from the 6th to the 13th century. You can still see remnants as you walk around with its cobble stone laneways and the buildings painted in muted colours.Read more