This antique map, created in 1665, is titled ‘Danvbius Fluvius Europae Maximus’, which translates to ‘Danube River, the Greatest River in Europe’. The map shows the course of the Danube River, which flows through several countries in Europe, including Hungary.
In the early 17th Century, Hungary was a kingdom under the rule of the Habsburg dynasty. It was a diverse and multiethnic society, with a mix of Magyars, Slovaks, Croats, and other ethnic groups. Hungary was bordered by several countries, including Ukraine to the northeast, Slovenia to the southwest, and Croatia to the south.
On the map, you will see the Danube River flowing through Hungary, with Vienna and Budapest located centrally. Belgrade, which was also an important city during this time, is also marked on the map. While the map may not show specific places within Hungary, it gives a glimpse of the importance of the
