Regensburg, Germany: Stone Bridge

My guess is that most people entered the old part of Regensburg on this pedestrian bridge. That's a very good idea, since it makes for a good entrance.

The Stone Bridge has been around since the 1100s. In fact, it was Regensburg's only bridge until the 1930s. The bridge is big enough to cause current issues on the Danube (something even Napoleon noticed when he was here in 1809), so many larger ships use a canal to go around it. 

The bridge has taken a pounding over the years, because of water and salt issues. Therefore, it hasn't been open to motor vehicles for a relatively short time (bit more than a decade), and renovations and repairs have been taking place frequently. The Stone Bridge is a symbol of the city, so everyone is anxious to see it last well beyond 900 years.

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