In the footsteps of the Romans on the Danube

As the so-called "Wet Limes", the Danube acted as a border between the Holy Roman Empire and the territory of the Germanic tribes. Along the river, the Romans built numerous forts and fortresses, which were connected by the Danube route. Even today, these testimonies of Roman occupation can be found in many places and squares along the Danube. Following the traces of the old Roman path, nature and culture lovers can discover interesting things from Roman times along the Road of Emperors and Kings.

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

Many Bavarian and Austrian cities were shaped by the Romans. Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Krems and Vienna were already important border cities in Rome's time. Here, the spirit of the former Roman life can still be experienced. In numerous museums, evidence of Roman presence can be found and sometimes the Roman influence is also evident in the streetscape - as for example in Vienna, where some streets follow former wall courses of the Roman legionary camps.

The Road of Emperors and Kings leads along these Roman sites and thus shows only a small section of the enormous cultural heritage along the Danube. But already here it becomes clear that the Danube has always played an important role as a border area and can serve us today as a link to the past. As a silent witness of time, it tells of past empires and life along one of Europe's most important rivers.

Cities of the former Roman Empire can still be discovered today if you look closely and show the complexity of the cities. A deliberate voyage of discovery through known and unknown Danube cities brings to life urban history(s), on whose pillars rest the modern Regensburg, Passau, Linz or Vienna.

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