Europe: Regensburg, Germany

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Regensburg, Germany is a city located on the banks of the Danube River. This river settlement dates back to the stone age. Housing many different tribes throughout the centuries and like its ancestors civilizations, this areas lives and prospers by the easy access of the mighty Danube River. Once a Celtic territory, the Romans seized control of the region around 90 AD The Roman ruins can still be seen today fused together with the newer style architecture. Near the center of the city you will find the famous stone arched bridge, which was built in the 12th century and still stands sturdy today! This bridge was a crucial access point for the crossing of the Danube River by the Knights of the 2nd and 3rd crusades as they made their way to the Holy Land. Located next to the Old Stone Bridge, is "The Old Sausage Kitchen" which is the oldest restaurant in Germany, opening in 1135 AD. This restaurant was built to feed the mason workers who were building the stone bridge at the time. Today the "The Old Sausage Kitchen" serves around 6,000 guests each day! However, with all that being said, this city is truly known for its High Gothic Cathedral, whose high towers dominate the city. This Gothic styled Cathedral not only represents the Christian religion throughout the region, but with its massive size, it also represents the areas wealth and prestige. Though the city is known for its cathedral, the primary allure of the city lies in the charming cobblestone streets of its old town. Wealthy families liked to display their wealth by building enormous types of towers. Competitions often took place over the years of prosperity which has led to numerous clocks and bell towers left over, dominating the skyline of Regensburg. During the winter season, you can enjoy the city's charming Christmas Markets. With its Castle-like towers in a sea of sparkling Christmas lights and decorations, Regensburg has become widely known for their Christmas Spirit and Marketplace. In fact, Regensburg's Christmas market has been described by an independent jury to be one of the loveliest markets in all of Germany. Various types of beverages and chocolate sweets of Regensburg can be purchased at one of the many food venders. Different types of candies of all sorts can be found and enjoyed on the market's premises. Warm up by the fires and enjoy the evergreens and Christmas Trees which surrounds you. And enjoy the numerous different flavors of german style foods such as braughtwurst and currywurst alongside a deep fried dish of potatoes. Miraculously, Regensburg suffered very little destruction from the Allied bombing in World War II. The city is almost perfectly preserved and has since became a UNESCO world Heritage site. Regensburg still maintains a lot of the heritage and culture. From their historical beginnings, to their prosperous times of architectural amazements. This city has something for everyone. Come and enjoy the lively cobblestone streets of the city while admiring their religious architecture and enjoying the numerous wooden style, christmas market huts scattered throughout the grounds. Welcome to Regensburg, Germany.