Upper Bregenz

THE Celtic town of Brigantion, as Bregenz was then known, was conquered by Rome in 15 BC, becoming the headquarters of the Roman fleet on the lake.

It was destroyed by the Alemanni in AD 260, later becoming home to the counts of Bregenz.

The old town, also known as the upper town, was founded in about 1170, gaining an impressive gateway made from local stone about 80 years later.

Approaching the gate from above

Close-up of the gate

The view after passing through