Cultural
Vieille ville de Ratisbonne et Stadtamhof
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Located in Bavaria along the Danube River, this site encompasses the historic old town of Regensburg and the district of Stadtamhof across the river. The medieval urban ensemble preserves an exceptional concentration of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, including patrician houses, churches, and civic buildings that reflect the city's development as an important trading center and seat of the Prince-Bishop. The Stone Bridge, completed in the 12th century, remains a notable medieval structure connecting the two districts and has served as a crucial crossing point for centuries. The layout and architectural character of both areas demonstrate the continuity of urban settlement and development from the early medieval period through the early modern era. The site's inscribed status recognizes its outstanding representation of medieval urban planning and its substantial collection of well-preserved historical structures that document the city's significant role in Central European history.
