Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Danube

After the village of Dürnstein our next port of call on the Danube is the Abbey town of Melk. We see here a view of just part of this great Abbey and a small tributary of the Danube. Essential full screen Enjoy the day.

As we glide along the Danube towards Dürnstein we begin to see vineyards and the traditional buidlings of Austria. The Wachau Valley is an Austrian region near the Danube River, west of Vienna. It’s known for its rolling hills, vineyards and fortresses.

After quite a steep hike up here from the riverside, I get a grand view from the highest point of the castle. This was the prison of our old King Richard (1st) the Lionheart in 1192. This taken with my phone in panoramic mode which I must say I find admirable. The large village sits at the foot of this hill, just above the river. The PiPs shows more views of the castle. Essential full screen Enjoy the day.

As we continue along the Danube in Austria to our next destination of Melk we sail by this grand looking building. It is in fact Schönbühel Castle. Constructed in the 12th century it is a great example of medieval architecture with a fascinating history. It was designed to guard the entrance to the Wachau Valley, a vital trade route along the Danube. In the 19th century, it underwent significant restoration into a neo-Gothic residence. Its current appearance reflects centuries of architectural evolution, blending Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque elements. Essential full screen Enjoy the day.

Captured at the end of our day’s stay here in Bratislava, some weeks ago. This shows the very famous Bratislava Castle (Bratislavský hrad) just as the sun was setting. This is the main castle of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The massive rectangular building with four corner towers stands on an isolated rocky hill of the Little Carpathians, directly above the Danube river, in the middle of Bratislava. Because of its size and location, it has been a dominant feature of the city for centuries. Enjoy the day.

A trip to Hungary, Budapest brings us onto the River Danube. Here we see the Hotel Gellért, a historic Art Nouveau hotel established in 1918 and located on the west bank of the Danube. The mist is actually an illusion as I took this from behind a glass window fence showing the hotel and also reflecting the incoming high clouds from behind. Enjoy full screen