Danube River
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Erwin van der Laan
Bucharest, Romania1,067 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
Ruse is a pleasant city to walk around: open, structured and it breathes a good atmosphere. Part of this is related to the ability of walking along the Danube. There are lots of open spaces and plenty benches to sit down and oversee the river and overthink life.
Written 8 January 2021
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Robert O
Rotterdam, The Netherlands6,180 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Ruse is Bulgaria's biggest town on the Danube with its main port just East from the city. An important bridge (for trains and trucks) crosses the Danube to Romania. It is possible to walk all the way along the Danube on an old disused quay to the bridge. Only the last part of this route leads through a post-communist industrial area. I continued on foot along a narrow foot path over the bridge to Giurgiu on the other side where I took a bus to Bucharest (one hour, 16 Lei), but it is also possible to return from the bridge area to Ruse with a local bus (green marshrutka) that goes regularly.
To the middle of the bridge is 8 km from Ruse center. To Giurgiu bus station is 14 km. Take your passport with you as there is border control.
To the middle of the bridge is 8 km from Ruse center. To Giurgiu bus station is 14 km. Take your passport with you as there is border control.
Written 1 September 2017
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Danubegal
Tutrakhan, Silistra, Bulgaria141 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
While I can't say the Bulgarian Danube will compete with the castles and forests of further upstream, this region of Bulgaria is little traveled by foreigners except for cyclists on the Danube path and the occasional boater from the Czech Republic or elsewhere, and it's a pity because it is so stunning. I particularly recommend Tutrakan, an old Roman fortress town 50 kilometers in either direction between Silistra and Rousse which has the best views of all as it is all on hills overlooking the river. There are several good restaurants and hotels with views and a well long summer arts fest with all kinds of music and events, beer tents by the river etc. This was once a substantial fishing port and the mansions of the fleet bosses still exist, though some are in poor repair. The historic fishing quarter is now being all tarted up for tourism, and the Museum of Danube Fisheries is the only one of its kind in the country- recommended.
Written 14 May 2015
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svetlyo_sv
Varna, Bulgaria523 contributions
June 2018 • Family
Our part of the river in area of Ruse is well maintained. Unfortunately the climate is so hot in the summer and so cold in the winter. Visit it in either in the spring or in the autumn.
Written 20 June 2018
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Irina S
17 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
The Danube coast near Rousse is high and provides an incredible opportunity to observe the Great river and the alien sunsets, which are observed all year round, but the most impressive are in the late summer and early autumn.
Written 16 December 2019
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Don Wilson
Henderson, NV19 contributions
Nov 2018
Lots of history with dwellings and upgrade city travel. Great Museum and shops easy access to.
stayed at SEVEN GENERATIONS WINERY AND HOTEL where food and drink was superb and scenery in wine fields with picturesque view of Danube River.
stayed at SEVEN GENERATIONS WINERY AND HOTEL where food and drink was superb and scenery in wine fields with picturesque view of Danube River.
Written 11 December 2018
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Pierpaolo F
Antwerp, Belgium89 contributions
Nov 2017 • Business
I have been visiting other cities on the Danube and due to the industrial footprint of Ruse, I have to say this resulted the less fascinating and more polluted.
They are restructuring the bank so who knows what the future will bring
They are restructuring the bank so who knows what the future will bring
Written 15 November 2017
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Harry4444-gol
Sofia, Bulgaria222 contributions
June 2017 • Solo
Just check the pictures there are no words needed. I have been next to Danube in Austria, Hungary, Serbia etc. and everywhere is different. Here at my pictures is Great Bulgarian Danube-our Danube
Written 3 July 2017
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EbonyOnly
Indianapolis, IN62 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
For some reason, I was really looking forward to visiting Ruse. I was not disappointed. Make sure you go to the town square and enjoy the fountains, and all of the shops and eateries that are available.
Ruse is situated where the Danube forms a natural border between Romania and Bulgaria.
From the town square, the streets are wagon spokes and it is easy to walk around and not get lost. I didn't feel any fear of walking around away from the center of town.
Ruse is situated where the Danube forms a natural border between Romania and Bulgaria.
From the town square, the streets are wagon spokes and it is easy to walk around and not get lost. I didn't feel any fear of walking around away from the center of town.
Written 23 April 2015
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dfs346
104 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
If you're staying in central Ruse, it's just a few minutes' walk to the Danube ... which is undoubtedly (in good weather) a mighty and impressive river ... but what's disappointing is the absence of terraces or vantage points where you could have a coffee and view the river ... only a couple of scruffy cafes ...
Written 14 May 2014
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I would like to know which Riviera’ cruise ship is the best to go on for a Danube cruise
Written 18 April 2020
Hi, I would like to visit Ruse via Romania, cross the Danube, get acvomodation in Ruse. Is there anu cruise on the Danube from Ruse? What else is there to see? I have been to the Bulgarian seadide up to Varna, enjoyed it immensly. Thank you.
Written 5 July 2018
Search in booking Bb apartments. The location is perfect - near to the river and city centre. There are few museums and good place to eat. You can get a boat trip from ruse to other Danube cities
Written 6 July 2018
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