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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. |
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