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Passau

Imagine a city where three mighty rivers hug each other! That's Passau, a German gem with a watery secret!

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Passau - Dom (1)
Color in Passau
Illuminated manuscript, Prayer book of Bishop Leonhard von Laymingen of Passau, Martyrdom of St. Stephen with kneeling bishop and Laymingen heraldry, Walters Manuscript W.163, fol. 175r
Passau: Confluence of the Ilz, Danube, and Inn Rivers
Passau, Veste Niederhaus
Illuminated manuscript, Prayer book of Bishop Leonhard von Laymingen of Passau, Journey of Pilgrims over the Alps, Walters Manuscript W.163, fol. 1v
Illuminated manuscript, Prayer book of Bishop Leonhard von Laymingen of Passau, Martyrdom of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Walters Manuscript W.163, fol. 138r
Passau Innpromenade
Inn Passau Wernstein
Illuminated manuscript, Prayer book of Bishop Leonhard von Laymingen of Passau, St. Dorothy, Walters Manuscript W.163, fol. 170r
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Key Facts

Location
Lower Bavaria, Germany.
Population
About 50,000 people.
Famous For
Being the 'City of Three Rivers'.
Fun Fact
The Inn River has a greener color than the Danube River!

Where Three Rivers Meet!

Passau is a super cool city in Germany where something amazing happens: three big rivers come together! The Danube River, which is super long, meets the Inn River coming from the south and the Ilz River coming from the north. It's like a big watery hug! This special meeting spot makes Passau a very pretty place, surrounded by flowing water.

A City of Smarty Pants!

Passau is home to about 50,000 people, and guess what? A lot of them are students! The University of Passau is famous for teaching lots of smart things like how money works, laws, religion, and computers. So, while the rivers are busy, the people are busy learning and discovering new ideas!

What's it Like in Passau?

Passau is called the 'City of Three Rivers' because of its amazing location. The rivers make the air feel fresh, and you can often see boats sailing by. It's a place where nature and people live side-by-side. The city is in a part of Germany called Lower Bavaria, which is known for its beautiful scenery.

Fun River Facts!

Did you know the Danube River is one of the longest rivers in Europe? It flows through many countries! In Passau, the Inn River is actually a brighter, greener color than the Danube. When the rivers meet, you can sometimes see a line where the different colored waters flow next to each other before mixing. How cool is that!

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