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The Danube Limes, which forms part of the former frontiers of the Roman Empire, has been a World Heritage Site since 2021.
The Danube not only offers visitors scenic attractions but is also a cultural landscape dating back thousands of years. As a river that once formed the border of the Roman Empire, it is home to numerous archaeological sites and has plenty to offer those interested in culture.
Information on World Heritage sites in Austria
"World Heritage in Austria" (2021)
Austria is home to twelve World Heritage Sites. The Austrian National Commission for UNESCO has published a bilingual leaflet on the subject.
Information on the Danube Limes World Heritage Site in Austria
"World Heritage Danube Limes" (in the Wachau region)
Some component parts of the Danube Limes are located within the Wachau World Heritage region. This short leaflet highlights the key features of both World Heritage sites and was published to mark World Heritage Day 2024.
"The Danube Limes in Austria" (2023)
A bilingual leaflet on the archaeological sites along the Austrian Danube Limes
Information on the Danube Limes World Heritage Site in Slovakia
"Frontiers of the Roman Empire - Slovakia" (2008)
A trilingual leaflet on the archaeological sites along the Slovakian Danube Limes.