Porta Praetoria, Regensburg

Name: Porta Praetoria
Address: Unter den Schwibbögen 13, Regensburg, 93047, Germany

#22 among attractions in Regensburg

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In Regensburg, Porta Praetoria is the name given to the visibly preserved remains of the north gate of the former Roman legionary camp Castra Regina, built in the 2nd century AD.

The remains of the gate had been preserved as invisible fixtures in the walls of a brewery building east of the Bishop's Court, built after 1650. It was not until 1885, when the brewery buildings were demolished, that the considerable remains of the Roman camp gate were rediscovered and exposed.

Along with the larger Porta Nigra in Trier and the Porte Saint-André and Porte d'Arroux in Autun, the Porta Praetoria is one of the few surviving Roman gateways north of the Alps.

Coordinates: 49°1'12"N, 12°5'55"E

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Unter den Schwibbögen 13Regensburg 93047 Germany

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Nearby attractions include: Stone Bridge, Regensburg Cathedral, Haus der Bayerischen Geschichte: Museum, Regensburg Arcaden.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Praetoria?

Nearby attractions include Domschatzmuseum, Regensburg (1 min walk), Allerheiligenkapelle, Regensburg (1 min walk), Regensburg Cathedral, Regensburg (2 min walk), Sankt Johann, Regensburg (2 min walk).

How to get to Porta Praetoria by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Praetoria:

Bus

Thundorferstraße • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 2A, 2B, 4, 6, N10, N6 (2 min walk)
Domplatz • Lines: A (2 min walk)

Train

Regensburg Hauptbahnhof (14 min walk)