Online dictionary of Germany travel and tourism: danube river

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Regensburg

German words: Regensburg
keywords: danube river , human heritage , tourist resort , town
related web sites: http://www.regensburg.de
explanation: Built in 90 AD as an outer post of the Roman Empire at confluence of the Danube and the Regen rivers, Regensburg had been the capital of Bavaria between 6th and 13th century and very prosperous thanks to its location at a crossroad of trade routes and a stone bridge built over the Danube in 12th century. The council of Holy Roman Empire (Reichstag) had been used to open there until it was disbanded in 1806 by Napoleon. Well conserved Regensburg's old city was enlisted into UNESCO's world heritage in 2006.

Ulm

German words: Ulm
keywords: danube river , tourist resort , town
related web sites: http://www.ulm.de
explanation: Located in southern Germany on Danube river, Ulm appeared first in history in 854. During medieval epoch, it had been a prosperous imperial city thanks to its geological position but after the discovery of a new world, it declined slowly then suffered 30 years war causalities. In 1805, Napoleon beat an Austrian army led by general Mack near Ulm before marching to Vienna. Interrupted in 1543 for lack of funds, the construction of Ulm cathedral achieved in 1890 with a spire of 162m, the tallest of the world.

Vienna

German words: Wien
keywords: austria , danube river , human heritage , tourist resort , town
related topics: Schönbrunn Palace
related web sites: http://www.wien.gv.at , http://www.wien.info
explanation: Austrian capital, Vienna, has originated from a Celtic village, Vindobona, and a Roman military camp settled on the bank of Danube river in the 1st century. It became the capital of Babenberg earldom in 1155 before passing in the hands of Habsburg in 1278. After Ottoman Turks' unsuccessful besiegement in 1529 then 1683, Vienna become one of the largest cities in Europe as the capital of Austro-Hungarian empire. Rich in historical monuments like Hofburg, it was added to the list of world heritage in 2001.

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