World famous riverside cities

1. River Seine (Paris, France)

The Seine River is about 700km long, flowing through many administrative regions of France, the most famous being the passage through the city of Paris.

River Seine seen from the Eiffel Tower.

The Seine flows through 10 of the 20 arrondissements of Paris. There are dozens of bridges across the Seine in the French capital. Each bridge has its own beauty.

Along the riverside, there are many famous works such as Eiffel Tower (West bank), Notre Dame Cathedral (East bank), Concorde Square, Louvre museum, Tuileries garden. recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.

An ancient architectural work is located on the banks of the Seine River.

2. Neva River (St Petersburg, Russia)

The Neva River is 74km long, flowing from Lake Ladoga through the Isthmus of Karelia and the city of St Petersburg (Russia) into the Gulf of Finland. The section that flows through St Petersburg is 28km long.

The architectural complex on the banks of the Neva River was built from the 17th to 18th centuries, expressing Tsar Peter I the Great's dream of a riverside city that was both convenient for irrigation and architecturally harmonious.

Among the famous architectural works that are reflecting on the Neva River, there are 3 places that attract great attention of tourists: the Winter Palace, the Summer Palace and the Isaacs Cathedral.

The famous open bridge spans the Neva River.

Winter Palace on the banks of the Neva River.

3. Danube River (Vienna, Austria)

The Danube is the second longest river in Europe (after the Volga in Russia). The river originates in the Black Forest of Germany and flows through many European countries. In particular, the river flowing through Austria, specifically the capital Vienna is considered the most beautiful and poetic.

The Danube River divides the city of Vienna into two halves. Half is ancient Vienna with many historical values, the other half is young, dynamic and modern Vienna.

The Danube River winds in the heart of Vienna.

The famous works of Vienna located on the banks of the Danube include Stephen's Cathedral, Schönbrunn Palace. Located between the two branches of the Danube in Vienna is Danube Island - a large area for city residents and guests. Tourism organizes outdoor entertainment activities.

4. River Thames (London, England)

The romantic Thames river flowing through the British capital is very famous and has long become a symbol of London.

On the banks of the River Thames is a peaceful and quiet scene, with both ancient and modern architectural works such as Big Ben clock tower, London Eye wheel, London tower bridge, Windsor castle, Eton school - one of Britain's most famous schools, St Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe.

River Thames seen from above.

5. Huangpu River (Shanghai, China)

Huangpu River is located in the lower branch of the Yangtze River, in the inner city of Shanghai (China). This is not only the mother river of Shanghai, but also the epitome of this city.

Huangpu River seen from above.

Huangpu River with 9 tunnels under the river divides Shanghai into 2 banks of East - West. The east coast is magnificent, modern and the West bank is ancient and majestic.

Famous landmarks associated with the Huangpu River include Yangpu Bridge, Nanpu Bridge and Dongfang Mingzhou Radio and Television Station.

Dong Phuong Minh Chau TV Tower (right corner).

Two bridges like two large dragons cross the Huangpu River, in the middle is the Dong Phuong Minh Chau tower, forming the painting "Nhi Long Hi Chau".

6. Hudson River (USA)

The Hudson River (east of New York state in the United States) is a river 315 miles (507 km) long.

Statue of Liberty.

This river originates in the Adirondack massifs of Upstate New York and flows south through the Hudson Valley to Upper New York Bay between New York City and Jersey City, finally flowing into the Atlantic Ocean in New York Harbor. . At its southern end, the Hudson River serves as the political boundary between the states of New Jersey and the state of New York. Further north, the river is the local boundary between several boroughs in New York.