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The world heritage of Regensburg has two main sites which are connected by the Stone Bridge. Europe’s second longest river, the Danube, flows under this magnificent bridge.

Highlights

• Regensburg: The UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Old Town of Regensburg with Stadtamhof
• THREE REASONS FOR THE WORLD HERITAGE TITLE
• It has been an official World Heritage Site since 16 July 2006
• It is home to 16,000 people and has its own unique atmosphere

Description

THE OLD TOWN WITH STADTAMHOF The architecture of Regensburg’s old town was largely spared from the destruction of the Second World War, so that even today it still continues to paint an archetypal picture of a medieval trading metropolis. As the favourite location for imperial assemblies, the city shaped European history with the Perpetual Diet from 1663 to 1806. Situated north of the Danube, Stadtamhof was independent until 1924 and its residents were proud of this fact. Over time, the area gradually developed into a distinct world of its own. As a small Bavarian town opposite the Free Imperial City of Regensburg, Stadtamhof displayed a unique perception of its own identity over the centuries. THE DANUBE LIMES Since the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Frontiers of the Roman Empire” was extended to include the Roman Danube limes in July 2021, Regensburg is now proud to bear another World Heritage title. In Roman times, i. e. until the 5th century, the actual border (limes) ran along the Danube itself. The inscription as a World Heritage Site applies to special sites that lie along the Danube limes which have been preserved from the Roman era. In Regensburg, this includes parts of the legionary camp and extensive ground monuments in the farmland opposite the mouth of the Naab River, as well as areas in the district of Kumpfmühl. THREE REASONS FOR THE WORLD HERITAGE TITLE > Regensburg is home to true architectural treasures that tell the tale of the city’s medieval past as an important trading center. Connections from Regensburg stretched from Italy and Bohemia to Byzantium and Russia. > The city has a unique history as a favored meeting place for imperial assemblies in the High Middle Ages and it later became the seat of the Perpetual Diet of Regensburg. This history is still alive and well to this day thanks to the many well-preserved buildings. > Another unique feature of Regensburg is that the historic stages of development of this medieval trading town’s history can still be clearly seen to this day. The striking cityscape continues to convey the history of trade from the 11th to the 14th centuries.

Includes

Full Assistance Photos Safe Experienced Driver & Friendly Tour Guide Drinks Free Hotel pick up and drop off in Regensburg Comfortable and modern SUV with A/C, radio, Bluetooth, GPS navigator Highlights of Regensburg and surroundings areas Enjoy the Bavaria Countryside with old villages and churches We will have enough time for short brakes, photos, lunch, coffee stops on the day Duration of this private tour will be around 8-10 hours . Tour , Route , Day can be customized by customers and we help out with our experience of the region

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