PASSAU was not even on our radar! It was sheer chance that we drove through on our way to Bad Griesbach that it came to our attention.
This place we decided was worth further investigation, and it certainly did not disappoint.
Beautiful, clean, great eateries, cafes, bars and we felt safe!
Our whole experience of Bavaria has been a positive one. Friendly people, amazing landscapes, super tidy, lush green countryside, we found it hard to leave.
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*PASSAU*
is a city in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It is also known as the Dreiflüssestadt (“City of Three Rivers”), as the river Danube is joined by the Inn from the south and the Ilz from the north.
Passau’s population is about 50,000, of whom about 12,000 are students at the University of Passau, renowned in Germany for its institutes of economics, law, theology, computer science and cultural studies.
Many river cruises down the #Danube start at Passau and there is a cycling path all the way down to Vienna. It is on the designated heritage route, the Route of Emperors and Kings.
Tourism in Passau focuses mainly on the three rivers, the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the “Old City”
Adolf Hitler (1889−1945), lived here in 1892–1894 with his family
On 2 June 2013, the old town suffered from severe flooding as a result of several days of rain and its location at the confluence of three rivers. Peak elevations of floods as early as 1501 are displayed on a wall at the Old City Hall. Flood water reaches the base of that wall on average once every 5 years.
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*ST STEPHAN’S CATHEDERAL*
is a baroque church from 1688 in Passau, Germany, dedicated to Saint Stephen. It is the seat of the Catholic Bishop of Passau and the main church of his diocese.
Since 730, there have been many churches built on the site of the current cathedral. The current church, a baroque building around 100 metres (328 ft) long, was built from 1668 to 1693 after a fire in 1662 destroyed its predecessor, of which only the late gothic eastern side remains. The cathedral’s overall plan was made by Carlo Lurago, its interior decoration by Giovanni Battista Carlone, and its frescos by Carpoforo Tencalla.
Passau Cathedral’s used to be the largest organ in the world. It still is the largest church organ outside USA. Over time, it has been outgrown by more recent instruments, for instance Wanamaker’s organ in the USA.
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*REWE*
is a supermarket chain in Germany and the main brand of Rewe Group headquartered in Cologne. The name originated from an abbreviation of the original name “Revisionsverband der Westkauf-Genossenschaften” (Audit union for Westkauf-Cooperatives). With about 3,300 stores, Rewe is the second largest food retailer in Germany behind EDEKA.
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*BAVARIA*
officially the Free State of #Bavaria, is a state in the southeast of #Germany. With an area of 70,550.19 km2 (27,239.58 sq mi), it is the largest German state by land area, comprising roughly a fifth of the total land area of Germany, and with over 13.08 million inhabitants, it is the second most populous German state, behind only North Rhine-Westphalia; however, due to its large land area, its population density is below the German average. Major cities include Munich (its capital and largest city, which is also the third largest city in Germany), Nuremberg, and Augsburg.
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*THAT’S JOY WITH MARK*
We are Mark and Joy, an interracial couple in our late 50s who have spent a lifetime working hard and chasing dreams. Over the years, we’ve built and run several successful businesses. Life has been a mix of highs and lows, but we’ve never let the tough times hold us back. For us, every challenge has been a chance to learn and grow.
Although we’ve always loved to travel, time has often been a limitation. Now, we’ve embraced a new chapter of life where we can fully immerse ourselves in what we love most—traveling! We’ve become full-time content creators on YouTube, where we focus on inspiring couples of all ages to explore the world together. Our passion for travel drives us to discover new and exciting places, as well as connect with wonderful people along the way.
#passau
0:00 Intro
0:48 We set off to explore Passau
2:49 St Stephans Cathederal
4:12 Cafe Minoo
6:10 More of the town
8:52 Witzmannsberg
11:24 Rewe the supermarket
14:06 Dinner
17:00 The Crystal Ship cruise
18:33 Greindl for afternoon coffee and cake
19:57 We leave Witzmannsberg