Porta Praetoria in Regensburg

Porta Praetoria in Regensburg is the northern main gate of a Roman military camp built from limestone blocks with two flanking towers and a central passage. The construction shows advanced Roman building techniques and still stands today in its original form in the old town.

The gate was built around 179 AD under Emperor Marcus Aurelius as the main entrance to the Roman military camp Castra Regina. This fortification protected the Roman military position on the Danube for several centuries.

The gate is part of Regensburg's UNESCO World Heritage site and shows how Romans designed their military camps. Visitors can directly experience the connection between ancient military architecture and today's old town.

The gate is located in the old town close to the Stone Bridge and Cathedral and is easily reached on foot. Note that wheelchair access is limited and the surrounding area has cobblestone streets.

The gate is one of the oldest preserved Roman stone buildings in Germany and has kept its original limestone blocks for more than 1800 years. This durability makes it an exceptional example of Roman construction in central Europe.

GPS coordinates: 49.02013,12.09858

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41