Old Stone Bridge, Regensburg (must see)
The Old Stone Bridge is a magnificent 12th-century bridge located in Regensburg. Spanning across the Danube River, it connects the Old Town of Regensburg with the district of Stadtamhof. For over 800 years, from its construction until the 1930s, it served as the city's sole river crossing, making it a significant symbol of Regensburg's history and heritage.
The Stone Bridge is a testament to medieval engineering and craftsmanship, considered a masterwork of construction from its time. It stands as an iconic landmark and a source of pride for the city. The southern end of the bridge is believed to have been the location of an ancient city gate, adding to its historical significance.
Walking along the 310-meter-long Old Stone Bridge, you will be treated to breathtaking views of Regensburg. As the oldest bridge of its kind in Europe, it carries a rich history within its ancient stones. Now exclusively open for pedestrian traffic, it offers an idyllic vantage point to admire the flowing Danube River and observe the numerous tourist and pleasure boats passing beneath.
The Stone Bridge is a testament to medieval engineering and craftsmanship, considered a masterwork of construction from its time. It stands as an iconic landmark and a source of pride for the city. The southern end of the bridge is believed to have been the location of an ancient city gate, adding to its historical significance.
Walking along the 310-meter-long Old Stone Bridge, you will be treated to breathtaking views of Regensburg. As the oldest bridge of its kind in Europe, it carries a rich history within its ancient stones. Now exclusively open for pedestrian traffic, it offers an idyllic vantage point to admire the flowing Danube River and observe the numerous tourist and pleasure boats passing beneath.
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Old Stone Bridge on Map
Sight Name: Old Stone Bridge
Sight Location: Regensburg, Germany (See walking tours in Regensburg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Regensburg, Germany (See walking tours in Regensburg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Regensburg, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Regensburg
Creating your own self-guided walk in Regensburg is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Roman Ruins Walking Tour
Meandering through the Old Town of Regensburg, it’s easy to forget that some 1800 years ago most of this area was occupied by a Roman fortress. Although the first settlement here dates from as early as the Stone Age, it is the Romans who put it firmly on the map.
Around 90 AD, they first built an expeditionary and then a permanent military camp called Castra Regina ("Fortress by the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Around 90 AD, they first built an expeditionary and then a permanent military camp called Castra Regina ("Fortress by the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Regensburg Introduction Walking Tour
"The jewel of Bavaria," as some affectionately refer to it, the German city of Regensburg is the biggest medieval site north of the Alps. Although its history spans nearly 2,000 years, here, the past does not seem like a distant memory and its weight blends seamlessly with the pulse of modern life.
The precursor to Regensburg, a military camp called Castra Regina ("Fortress by... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
The precursor to Regensburg, a military camp called Castra Regina ("Fortress by... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles