Straubing, Administrative district capital in Lower Bavaria, Germany
Straubing is a district capital in Lower Bavaria on the Danube with Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance buildings in its core. The elongated town square connects historic townhouses over a length of 600 meters.
The Romans founded the settlement Sorviodurum here between 16 and 14 BC. In 1950 numerous Roman artifacts were discovered, including a valuable treasure now displayed at the Gäubodenmuseum.
The town's name comes from Old High German and means settlement by a stream or river. Its skyline is shaped by two towers that mark the historic center and serve as landmarks in daily life.
The town square is pedestrian-friendly and offers a good starting point for exploring the historic center. The Technical University of Munich operates a satellite campus here focusing on renewable energy.
A medieval watchtower near the Danube recalls that passing ships once had to pay customs duties. This tower marked the customs point on the river and controlled the flow of goods.
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