We arrived in Regensburg in the early afternoon; after lunch, we toured this wonderfully preserved medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site including structures dating back to Roman times.
Part of the Roman Wall
Porta Praetoria...remains of the Roman fortress wall.
Stone Bridge, built in 1135-1146, is a highlight of midieval bridge building. The knights of the 2nd and 3rd crusades used the bridge to cross the Danube on the way to the Holy Land.
Wealthy patrician families competed to see who could build the highest tower.
Kohlenmarket with the Old Town Hall where the Perpetual Diet of Regensburg was held from 1663 to 1806.
Joan and Charlie want to return....
Rub the frog and you will return....
The Dom (Cathedral) is an example of pure German Gothic and counts as the main work of Gothic architecture in Bavaria. It was founded in 1275 and completed in 1634, with the exception of the towers, which were finished in 1869. The interior contains numerous interesting monuments, including one of Peter Vischer's masterpieces. Adjoining the cloisters are two chapels of earlier date than the cathedral itself, one of which, known as the old cathedral, goes back perhaps to the 8th century. The official choir for the liturgical music at St Peter's Cathedral are the famous Regensburger Domspatzen.
Last stop was the Alte Wurstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), Germany’s oldest restaurant. The sausages were great but the mustard was WONDERFUL!!! Had to buy a bottle. The beer was also pretty good.
Back to the ship after another good day. Finally able to Facetime Jane...gave her a tour of the ship.
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