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Known as Dreiflüssestadt (City of Three Rivers), Passau is the place where the Danube meets the Inn and the Ilz. The picturesque city lies in Germany’s far southeast corner near the Austrian border. Settled since prehistory and a former hub of the salt trade, it became the Roman village of Batavis, then later the Holy Roman Empire’s largest diocese and a sword-making center. Saint Stephan’s Cathedral, home of the world’s second-largest cathedral organ, is one of Passau’s favorite attractions.
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1. Patronatsbrunnen
2. Kloster Niedernburg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Betula103 - Australia, null
Many people apparently miss out seeing this historic and thus interesting monastic church which is close to the area of the Danube where the river-ships berth. Fortunately on a previous visit a local guide decided to take us there. This time it was not even mentioned however I decided to return for another viewing. Although it is a simply adorned church it was the former Abbey of Benedictine Nuns. The grave of St. Gisela of Bavaria, the first Queen of Hungary being the wife of King St. Istvan [Stephan] is in a chapel just off the nave on the right side of the church. She died in 1065 and in Budapest Cathedral there is a casket containing the right hand of her husband. From 1836 until 2013 English nuns ran the monastery and now the attached buildings are now used by two Gisela schools and accommodation for pupils.
3. St. Paul Church
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4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By VW49 - Ashburn, United States
As a parish church, St. Paul's is small compared to the huge St. Stephan's Cathedral. Nonetheless, it is quite beautiful and worth visiting and the pink tower is easy to spot.. Without the big crowd's that flock to the cathedral, you can enjoy a prayerful visit at St. Paul's with solitude. The altars and furnishings are beautiful with impressive artworks.
4. Dom St. Stephan
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4.5 based on 1,511 reviews
Reviewed By I9814NCpatk - Lake Elsinore, United States
Home to one of Europe's largest pipe organs, St. Stephen's Cathedral exudes the baroque architecture style of the 17th Century. The organ has more than 17,000 pipes and inspired Liszt to write his "Hungarian Coronation Mass. An organ concert, held each day excep on Sundays or from November to April, was really stunning. The sound penetrates you from all angles . . . but in a good way. Most amazing is the architecture inside with statuary and gilded effigies everywhere. Because it is a tourist favorite, you may find it fairly crowded but I recommend that you go in the morning when (a) it is a bit cooler and (b) not as many people attend the organ concert. In all, the experience widened my understanding of the period and the people of Passau.
5. Pilgrimage Church and Pauline Fathers' Monastery
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By eagertraveller123
This is a lovely viewpoint and a beautiful church. Totally worth the climb. You can claim by going right when you end the bridge and it’s all an incline up - or left, which is a path that ends in 100+ steps up. Either is fine, not very strenuous. You’re rewarded with a really special view of Passau
6. Veste Oberhaus
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4.5 based on 435 reviews
Within the almost 800-year-old fortification Veste Oberhaus you can experience living history. With an enclosed area of 65.000m2 it is one of Europes’s largest preserved castle complexes. High above Passau within the historic walls of the fortification the Oberhausmuseum presents exciting exhibitions from the Middle Ages to the present day. The displays of ancient archaeological finds, medieval weapons and armoury as well as stunning gothic panel paintings invite you on a journey through the past. The Veste Oberhaus also houses a Youth Hostel, an observatory and a restaurant. From the castle’s view point “Linde Battery” you can enjoy the unique panorama of Passau’s picturesque old town and the confluence of the city’s three rivers, the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. Another highlight of this impressive European cultural monument is the chapel of St. George at the heart of the castle with its magnifcent gothic frescoes.
Reviewed By AoonS - Berlin, Germany
One of the finest castles in Europe and the view of the Passau is on a next level. Highly recommended to go to the top of the hill to have the panoramic view of this majestic city.
7. St. Michael's Church
8. Schaiblingsturm
9. Dreifluesseeck
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By martytc2014 - Warrington, United Kingdom
This is where the three rivers meet. The different colours and flow of each river are clearly visible. Could watch for hours.
10. Altstadt Passau
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By JeffTheChairman - Exeter, United Kingdom
PASSAU nestles on the Danube and is sometimes know as “ the City of 3 Rivers” as the Danube joins the Ilz and Inn A compact centre with plenty of shops, cafes and great architecture
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