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Regensburg's Danube Area
Regensburg's Danube Area
The Steinerne Brücke (Stone Bridge), with its 16 arches, was constructed between 1135 and 1146. Its construction greatly facilitated trading with northern areas and for eight centuries it was the only permanent crossing point of the Danube in the region. Fine views of the old town can be enjoyed from halfway across.
The 14th-century Brückturm-Museum (Bridge Tower Museum), Weiße-Lamm- Gasse 1, has displays of objects and photos on the history of the Stone Bridge and shipping on the Danube. However, the main reason to visit is to enjoy the view of the old town from the top of the tower.
The adjacent 1620 Salzstadel, with its enormous five-floor roof, was used as a salt warehouse. It currently houses a restaurant. The small, old building next to it on the banks of the Danube is the Historische Wurstkuchl (Historical Sausage Kitchen). The building dates from the 12th century and claims to be the oldest sausage restaurant in Germany. Goethe stayed across the road in the building that is now painted yellow and white.
A few blocks upstream is the Kepler-Gedächtnishaus (Kepler Memorial Center), Kepler straße 5. The mathematician and astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571- 1630) lived and died in this house. It is now a museum, with period furniture, instruments used by him, and some functioning models.
Last updated November 29, 2010
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