Danube River
The Mighty Danube has been a source of livelihood and action for thousands of years. Highlights include scenic landscapes, cosmopolitan cities, castles and wineries.
Krems an der Donau, Austria
The Wachau Valley, the stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, is one of the most picturesque sections of the river, a highlight of many cruises in Europe. The southern half of the valley is lined with densely wooded slopes while, as the...
Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria
The glittering Baroque interiors of Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace date from the reign of Empress Maria Theresa, and a similarly opulent décor can now be found onboard Uniworld’s new masterpiece, the majestic S.S. Maria Theresa, befittingly named...
Budapest, Pesti alsó rkp., Hungary
The 60 pairs of iron shoes lined up along the promenade on the Danube River's east bank are a part of the Shoes on the Promenade Holocaust Monument. Conceived by film director Can Togay and created in period style by sculptor Gyula Pauer, the iron...
Thundorferstraße 3, 93047 Regensburg, Germany
In the medieval city of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bavaria, the Wurstkuchl tavern has been operating for over 500 years. The tavern is situated beside the town's Old Stone Bridge and directly on the banks of the Danube. During the...
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