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Budapest (Hungary)

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary, the largest in East-Central Europe and one of the largest cities in the European Union. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre,[2] sometimes described as the primate city of Hungary. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube with a unification of west-bank Buda and Óbuda with east-bank Pest. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe its extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs, the world's largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building.

Mohacs, Hungary

Mohacs is a town in hungary situated in the banks of the river Danube. This picturesque town is also home to the annual Busojaras Festival. The festival remembers the battle of Mohacs, commanded by the young King Louis II of Hungary. Lasting 6 days, the celebration features Busos, people wearing traditional masks, and includes folk music, masquerades, parades and dancing. Away from the festival, The Memorial Place of Mohács, the Grand Church, and the Kanizsai Dorottya Museum are popular attractions for visitors.

Vukovar, Croatia

Vukovar is a city located in the eastern Croatia. It is the principal river port and it is found on the confluence betweenthe River Vuka and the Danube. Vulovar was devastated during the war. Between the buildings in the city we can find, all wounded due to the war, the most atractive are the Eltz Mansion, some barroque houses in the town centre, the Franciscan monastery, the catholic church of St. James, the orthodox church of St. Nicolas and the birth place of Lavoslav Ruzicka, Nobel price winner.

Belgrade (Serbia)

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. Belgrade hosts many annual international cultural events, including the Film Festival, Theatre Festival, Summer Festival, Music Festival, Book Fair, and the Beer Fest. The Nobel Prize winning author Ivo Andric wrote his most famous work, The Bridge on the Drina, in Belgrade. Nightlife: Belgrade has a reputation for offering a vibrant nightlife; many clubs that are open until dawn can be found throughout the city. The most recognizable nightlife features of Belgrade are the barges (splav), spread along the banks of the Sava and Danube Rivers

Novi Sad (Serbia)

Novi Sad is a city located in the north of Serbia, on the bank of the Danube river. The most outstanding point of the city is the Fortress of Petrovaradin, home of artists, museum and hotel. This place is where one of the most popular musical festivals in the summer take place. EXIT gets together around 250.000 to 350.000 people. In the centre of the city we can see gothic, baroque and neoclasic buildings. Novi Sad is simply one of the historical treasures in Europe.

Mohacs, Hungary

Mohacs is a town in hungary situated in the banks of the river Danube. This picturesque town is also home to the annual Busojaras Festival. The festival remembers the battle of Mohacs, commanded by the young King Louis II of Hungary. Lasting 6 days, the celebration features Busos, people wearing traditional masks, and includes folk music, masquerades, parades and dancing. Away from the festival, The Memorial Place of Mohács, the Grand Church, and the Kanizsai Dorottya Museum are popular attractions for visitors.

Budapest (Hungary)

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary, the largest in East-Central Europe and one of the largest cities in the European Union. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre,[2] sometimes described as the primate city of Hungary. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube with a unification of west-bank Buda and Óbuda with east-bank Pest. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe its extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs, the world's largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building.

Budapest (Hungary)

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary, the largest in East-Central Europe and one of the largest cities in the European Union. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre,[2] sometimes described as the primate city of Hungary. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the river Danube with a unification of west-bank Buda and Óbuda with east-bank Pest. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe its extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs, the world's largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building.

Bratislava, Slovakia

The largest city in Slovakia is found on the banks of the Danube River. Most od the monuments are found on the Castle hill and in the old town, such as the St. Martin´s Cathedral, Grassalkovich Palace or Bratislava Castle.

Vienna (Austria)

Vienna lies in the east of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from being regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psycho-analyst Sigmund Freud. The city's roots lie in early Celtic and Roman settlements that transformed into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is well known for having played an essential role as a leading European Music Centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.

Dürnstein

Dürnstein or aswell known as the pearl of Wachau, is a barroque city with almost 900 inhabitants. It is one of the points of interest of the region of El Wachau, a valley with a high visibility landscape formed by the river Danube, and is one of the outstanding touristic destinations in the lower Austria, named World Heritage by the Unesco. Another attraction are the ruines of the Burgruine Castle, where Richard I, Richar lionheart was prisioner. Dürnstein is a wine production area.

Melk, Austria

Melk is a town located on the banks of the river Danube and the western gateway to the Wachau Valley. It is famous for being home to a huge baroque Benedictine monastery named Melk Abbey. The Abbey is built on a bluff overlooking the Danube River. Other popular attractions include the Haus am Stein, built in the 15th century, is the oldest building in Melk and the Kolomani Fountain

Grein, Austria

Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawai?i and is located in the District of South Hilo. The town overlooks Hilo Bay, situated upon two shield volcanoes; Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano and the site of the world's most important ground-based astronomical observatories.

Mauthausen (Linz, Austria)

Linz (Austria)

Located in northern Austria on the banks of the river Danube, Linz is a city of contrast with its strong industrial developments and its intense and vibrant culture. This ever evolving, modern and dynamic city plays host to a wide variety of festivals and concerts throughout the year. Linz also offers plenty of cultural attractions with an array of museums and art galleries while its charming city centre offers visitors a glimpse into its past with its baroque churches and buildings dating back to the renaissance as well as being a bustling commercial area.

Passau (Germany)

Passau is a town in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the "City of Three Rivers," because the Danube is joined at Passau by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north. Tourism in Passau focuses mainly on the three rivers, the St. Stephen's Cathedral and the "Old City".The organ at St. Stephen's was long held to be the largest church pipe organ in the world. Organ concerts are held daily between May and September. St.Stephen's is a true masterpiece of Italian Baroque, built by Italian architect Carlo Lurago and decorated in part by Carpoforo Tencalla. Many river cruises down the Danube start at Passau and there is a cycling path all the way down to Vienna. It is also notable for its gothic and baroque architecture. The town is dominated by the Veste Oberhaus and the former fortress of the Bishop, on the mountain crest between the Danube and the Ilz rivers. Right beside the town hall is the Scharfrichterhaus, an important jazz and cabaret stage on which political cabaret is performed.

Regensburg (Alemania)

Regensburg (Alemania)