Porta Praetoria, Regensburg, Germany

Porta Praetoria, a gateway to the city of Regensburg, dates from 179 AD. Among Porta Nigra in Trier, it is the only remaining Roman gate north of the Alps. Giant blocks of stone were used to construct this gate in the northern wall of the Roman military camp. It survives as a reminder of Castra Regina, the Roman settlement.

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Arosha Weerakkody (2 years ago)
Ancient Roman gateway built circa 179 AD repurposed in the 18th century..

John Tucker (2 years ago)
This Roman gate from the 2nd Century was built during the reign of Marcus Aurelius in 179 A.D.. An unexpected gem on our walking tour. Stone blocks laid without mortar 2000 years ago that they unearthed during a wall renovation in 1885.

david antoun (2 years ago)
a partly preserved roman gate north of the Alps and known also as the watergate, due to its location near the Danube river. made of Corinthian limestone. only part of it is visible for visitors.

Michael Doonan (2 years ago)
Visited Regensburg. Old city still retains some original Roman fort stone structures from 179AD. Pictures of a Roman gate and defensive turret.

Daniel (2 years ago)
Beautiful landmark, very nice to learn about the history of the city

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