Following in the footsteps of the Romans along the Danube

Called the “wet Limes”, the Danube served as a border between the Holy Roman Empire and the territory of the Germanic tribes. The Romans built numerous forts and fortresses along the river, all connected by the path of the Danube. Even today, these testimonies of Roman occupation can be found in many towns and places along the Danube. Following in the footsteps of the ancient Roman road, nature and culture lovers traversing the Route of Emperors and Kings can discover interesting things from Roman times.

Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donaulimes

Many Bavarian and Austrian cities were dominated by the Romans. Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Krems and Vienna were important border towns, even in Roman times. Here, the spirit of these cities’ former Roman lives is still alive and well. Many museums bear witness to this Roman presence. Sometimes this Roman influence can even be seen in the layout of the streets, as is the case in Vienna, for example, where some streets follow the erstwhile walls of the Roman legionary camps.

The Route of Emperors and Kings leads along these Roman sites, but only show off a small selection of the huge cultural heritage the Romans left behind on the Danube. Here it becomes clear that the Danube has always played a significant role as a border area, and today serves as a link to our past. A silent witness, the river tells of past lives and empires along one of the most important rivers in Europe.

Today, cities of the former Roman Empire can be discovered, and closer inspection unveils their complexity. A deliberate journey of discovery through well-known and hidden Danube cities revives these urban histories on whose pillars modern-day Regensburg, Passau, Linz and Vienna rest.

Source: https://www.wien.gv.at/kultur/archiv/geschichte/ueberblick/roemer.html