Regensburg is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe and was founded by the Romans as a fortress at their northern border. The Stone Bridge (on the two pictures below) was completed in 1146 and connected the town with the other side of the Dabube.
Regensburg's landmark is the Dom St Peter - a Gothic cathedral started in the late 13th century. It was built to show off the prosperity of the citizens and the first part was finished within 50 years, the rest took longer as the wealth faded away. Today, the cathedral is under current restoration.
Around the cathedral, there are patrician houses which are still used as shops, residential houses and restaurants.
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