a city with over two thousand years of history its many architectural gems include the former city gates which open up into the historic city center. five hundred year old half timbered houses now service cafes cobbs nightclubs and restaurants. the top century roman catholic cathedral is one of ren s landmarks the site dates back to the sixth century father ben not old today has been in charge here since two thousand and five. i think i just by federal was constructed in place of a roman temple at first it was a gothic cathedral but it had to be torn down because it became unstable reconstruction on this cathedral began in seventeen eighteen french artist as