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Regensburg has long been an important city on the majestic Danube River. It lies close to the mighty river's headwaters in the Black Forest of Bavaria, a position that has made it an important centre of trade and culture for centuries. Today Regensburg enjoys its status as a popular river cruise and tourist destination. One beautiful site to see along the banks of the Danube is found approximately 11 kilometres east of Regensburg: the spectacular Walhalla, or German Temple of Fame built from 1830-42 during the reign of Ludwig I. Regensburg's medieval Old Town including the Domplatz (Cathedral Square) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 13th-century Cathedral of St. Peter is regarded as one of the finest Gothic churches in Bavaria.