We went on a walking tour after class today. Jerry showed us more of our little town of Regensburg. We were led over a bridge that was built by the Romans around 2,000 years ago. The structure of which has obviously stood the test of time, has pier like features between every arch. Yet these “piers” are not connected to the land. They are The foundation of the bridge and its structure. You can see what I am speaking of in the picture that I shot of the side of the bridge. Having 16 arches for support, the Romans built the bridge to stretch across the Danube and connect the main land with its north island. Viewing the entire bridge from afar, you can see that it peeks in the center. The middle of the bridge goes over a longer strip of land, almost forming a jetty or dike of its own.
We walked toward the city and in view was a vibrant yellow building which we were told was one of the original buildings of the city. Touring through the city we went into many different churches. I will be honest in saying that I am already beginning to take advantage of these beautiful buildings. These temples for God. These works of art. They are so ornate and embellished that entire Ph.d papers have been written on a single stained glass window in the cathedral. The art that is present displays many eras and styles throughout history. The many churches in the city display the different religious focuses as well. Catholicism and Protestant are both among the many that are represented. But also the art styles of the churches. Gothic, Rakata, and so on.
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