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Cruise The Danube
The mighty Danube River is the longest river in the entire European Union. This 1,785-mile-long waterway begins at the convergence of two streams in the Black Forest region of southwest Germany, and it flows east through 10 countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldova, and the Ukraine) before emptying into the Black Sea.
The river also flows among some of Central and Eastern Europe’s most influential cities, including Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bratislava. Of these cities, one could argue that Vienna is culturally the richest as Vienna was the epicenter of classical music during the 18th and 19th centuries and home to such artists as Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Joseph Haydn, Franz Liszt, Gustav Mahler, and Franz Schubert. However none draws more attention and visitors every year than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
An apartment that was once home to Mozart, No. 5 Domgasse, (and the only one of Mozart’s many apartments known to still exist), will learn much more about Motzart, since the building is now operated as Mozarthaus, a museum dedicated to the artist. Mozart’s gravestone in St. Marx Cemetery draws thousands of visitors annually. Many travelers visit the archives at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where documents immortalize Mozart’s marriage, the christening of two of his six children, as well as his premature death in 1791 can be viewed.
The Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna is shown below where you can explore its breathtaking gardens at your own pace on the hop-on hop-off train shore excursion.
The river also flows among some of Central and Eastern Europe’s most influential cities, including Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bratislava. Of these cities, one could argue that Vienna is culturally the richest as Vienna was the epicenter of classical music during the 18th and 19th centuries and home to such artists as Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Joseph Haydn, Franz Liszt, Gustav Mahler, and Franz Schubert. However none draws more attention and visitors every year than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
An apartment that was once home to Mozart, No. 5 Domgasse, (and the only one of Mozart’s many apartments known to still exist), will learn much more about Motzart, since the building is now operated as Mozarthaus, a museum dedicated to the artist. Mozart’s gravestone in St. Marx Cemetery draws thousands of visitors annually. Many travelers visit the archives at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where documents immortalize Mozart’s marriage, the christening of two of his six children, as well as his premature death in 1791 can be viewed.
The Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna is shown below where you can explore its breathtaking gardens at your own pace on the hop-on hop-off train shore excursion.
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No Danube river cruise is complete without a visit to Budapest. Besides Vienna, the Danube river cruises also venture to the European gem known as Budapest. A cultural and historical hub, Budapest will take you on a journey of splendor, elegance and passion. From the city’s 14th Century Roman Catholic architecture, through to its indulgent thermal baths and spas.
Be sure to take a guided walking tour that will bring you to Heroes’ Square, an expansive monument that was built in 1896 to celebrate Hungary’s 1,000-year anniversary. Another site to visit while there is the Matthias Church, a Roman Catholic cathedral, built during the latter half of the 14th century and hosted the coronation of the last Habsburg King, Charles IV, in 1916.
For the beer enthusiasts, you will want to visit the Weltenburg Abbey, one of the world’s oldest monastic breweries located in the Germanic town of Regensburg where you can sample more than a dozen styles of beer, including the abbey’s award-winning Barock Dunkel, a full-bodied, malty dark lager that is characterized by subtle caramel and toffee hints of flavor.
Be sure to take a guided walking tour that will bring you to Heroes’ Square, an expansive monument that was built in 1896 to celebrate Hungary’s 1,000-year anniversary. Another site to visit while there is the Matthias Church, a Roman Catholic cathedral, built during the latter half of the 14th century and hosted the coronation of the last Habsburg King, Charles IV, in 1916.
For the beer enthusiasts, you will want to visit the Weltenburg Abbey, one of the world’s oldest monastic breweries located in the Germanic town of Regensburg where you can sample more than a dozen styles of beer, including the abbey’s award-winning Barock Dunkel, a full-bodied, malty dark lager that is characterized by subtle caramel and toffee hints of flavor.
Bratislava is another stop along the Danube between Vienna and Budapest. It is the capital of Slovakia and the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. Like many capital cities, it has several universities, and many museums, theatres, galleries and other cultural and educational institutions. Many of Slovakia's largest businesses and financial institutions have headquarters there also.
Throughtout its history, the city has been influenced by people of many nations and religions, including Austrians, Bulgarians, Croats, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Serbs and Slovaks to say the least. It was the coronation site and legislative center when Hungary was a Kingdom from 1536 to 1783.
Today, the greater metropolitan area is home to more than 650,000 people and receives around 1 million tourists every year. In 2017, Bratislava was ranked as the third richest region of the European Union behind Hamburg, Germany and Luxembourg City, Luxemborg.
One of the most prominent structures in the city is Bratislava Castle, situated on a plateau above the Danube in the middle of Bratislava. Because of its size and location, it has been a dominant feature of the city for centuries. The castle's beginning dates back to pre-historic times and has been added to, destroyed, rebuilt and changed throughout the centuries that followed. It is believed that the present day Bratislava Castle was constructed around 805 - 807 AD. It is strategically located in the center of Europe at an important crossing of central European ancient trade routes.
Throughtout its history, the city has been influenced by people of many nations and religions, including Austrians, Bulgarians, Croats, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Serbs and Slovaks to say the least. It was the coronation site and legislative center when Hungary was a Kingdom from 1536 to 1783.
Today, the greater metropolitan area is home to more than 650,000 people and receives around 1 million tourists every year. In 2017, Bratislava was ranked as the third richest region of the European Union behind Hamburg, Germany and Luxembourg City, Luxemborg.
One of the most prominent structures in the city is Bratislava Castle, situated on a plateau above the Danube in the middle of Bratislava. Because of its size and location, it has been a dominant feature of the city for centuries. The castle's beginning dates back to pre-historic times and has been added to, destroyed, rebuilt and changed throughout the centuries that followed. It is believed that the present day Bratislava Castle was constructed around 805 - 807 AD. It is strategically located in the center of Europe at an important crossing of central European ancient trade routes.
Further down river resides the city of Belgrade, which is both the capital and largest city in Serbia, having a population of roughly 1.7 million in the local area alone. Located along the Danube and Sava rivers, the city’s historic and often turbulent past has seen it completely razed an astonishing 44 times over the course of 150 different wars and uprisings over its historic past including by Attila the Hun, who had his way with the area in A.D. 442. Belgrade is another ancient city whose roots stem from pre-historic times as well.
One of the most important individuals from this region is Serbia's own Nikola Tesla who became famous for his early experiments with electricity, namely the research and development of Alternating Current. Belgrade is home to the Nikola Tesla Museum where the museum houses both Tesla’s personal effects and several of his inventions.
Just like all of the cities along the Danube, Belgrade is rich in history, architecture, museums, educational institutions, markets, churches, castles and other attractions as well. In the city centre, beneath the church of Saint Mark’s on Tašmajdan there is an actual cave. The Šalitrena cave was used in the Roman period to excavate a type of stone mostly used to make sarcophaguses which have later been unearthed all over Belgrade.
The most historic site of the city is the Kalemegdan Fortress (seen below). In the 5th century, the Belgrade fortress was destroyed by the Huns. Legend has it that Attila’s grave lies at the confluence the Danube and the Sava river, more precisely under this very fortress. At one time in its history, Kalemegdan was a fortress (kale) and a field (megdan), and now it is one of the most important cultural-historic sites, a park and a playground, a lookout and a Zoo, a concert venue and so much more to the city. Be sure to viti it when you stop in Belgrade.
One of the most important individuals from this region is Serbia's own Nikola Tesla who became famous for his early experiments with electricity, namely the research and development of Alternating Current. Belgrade is home to the Nikola Tesla Museum where the museum houses both Tesla’s personal effects and several of his inventions.
Just like all of the cities along the Danube, Belgrade is rich in history, architecture, museums, educational institutions, markets, churches, castles and other attractions as well. In the city centre, beneath the church of Saint Mark’s on Tašmajdan there is an actual cave. The Šalitrena cave was used in the Roman period to excavate a type of stone mostly used to make sarcophaguses which have later been unearthed all over Belgrade.
The most historic site of the city is the Kalemegdan Fortress (seen below). In the 5th century, the Belgrade fortress was destroyed by the Huns. Legend has it that Attila’s grave lies at the confluence the Danube and the Sava river, more precisely under this very fortress. At one time in its history, Kalemegdan was a fortress (kale) and a field (megdan), and now it is one of the most important cultural-historic sites, a park and a playground, a lookout and a Zoo, a concert venue and so much more to the city. Be sure to viti it when you stop in Belgrade.
There are many more towns and cities along the Danube and much more to see and experience in the above cities mentioned above, so the best way to find out more is to book a river cruise on the Danube for first-hand experiences we know you will love!
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