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“Cruises on the Danube: What a marvellous sight to behold!”—Cruise ships on the Danube during the Monarchy
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“Cruises on the Danube: What a marvellous sight to behold!”—Cruise ships on the Danube during the Monarchy

Free navigation on the Danube became possible after the Treaty of Paris in 1856 ending the Crimean War, followed by the establishment of shipping companies, which led to the flow of people, animals, goods, news, and information on the river. By 1900, river traffic was in place with 100 boat