Regensburg

We were able to visit Regensburg (Germany) for approximately half a day on our recent Danube River cruise. This wasn't nearly enough time to see all of the interesting-looking sites, but we did get a decent introduction to the city. Regensburg features historically significant structures as evidenced by its being named to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Regensburg is another city by three rivers (Danube River and its two tributary rivers Naab and Regen). It is the Regen River, of course, that lends its name to Regensburg.

For me, one of the most memorable sights in Regensburg is its Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke).

The views from the Stone Bridge perhaps surpass even the views of that bridge.

It's amazing to think that the Old Stone Bridge was constructed in the 12th century. Relative to that, the Bruckmandl is relatively young, having been erected in the 16th century.

The other landmark of Regensburg that can be used to quickly identify it (and to figure out where one is when in and around the city) is the Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter (Regensburg Cathedral). Sacred Destinations describes this as "the finest Gothic building in Bavaria."

We spent some time in the sizable market area of Old Town and sampled some of the local snacks and desserts.

Although we saw and were able to spend significant time at the Old Stone Bridge, at St. Peter's Cathedral, and in Old Town, a half day in Regensburg did not afford us nearly enough time to see all of the interesting-looking attractions in that city.