Regensburg Squares, Monuments & Churches

Due to its progressive construction method, the Stone Bridge still is one of the most important bridges of the Middle Ages. Built between 1135 and 1146, it was the only fortified crossing of the Danube for a long period that was used by rich trading merchants. From here, you have quite a great view of Regensburg.

At the Adolph-Kolping-Str., the Dr.-Martin-Luther-Str. and the Ernst-Reuter-Platz, there are still rests of the ancient castle wall of the Roman fortress Castra Regina.

Also a remaining part of the Roman fortress Castra Regina and one of the best-preserved Roman buildings is the Porta Praetoria at the Bischofshof.

The Gothic East Gate of 1300 used to be the Eastern city gate.

The Herzogshof with the Roman tower at the "Alten Kornmarkt" was the Palace of the Agilolfingian dukes.

The Old City Hall where the "Reichstag" met for about 150 years is the residence of the three mayors of Regensburg now. The Imperial Diet Museum (Reichstagsmuseum) is located there as well.

The cathedral "Zu unserer lieben Frau Regensburg" of rococo style was built around 875. Since its reconstruction in the 18th century, it has been one of Bavaria's most beautiful churches of rococo style.

The church St. Jakob, also known as "Schottenkirche", is a basilica of Romanesque style from the 12th century. Its name is due to the "Skoten", i.e. the Irish Benedictines where it belonged to. The main entrance is famous for its unique masonry works.