Donaueschingen is a town nestled amidst the scenic Black Forest. It's renowned for being the source of the mighty Danube River, Europe's second-longest river after the Volga. The river's journey begins by bubbling up from a karst spring within Brigachquelle Park. Fürstenbergisches Schloss (Fürstenberg Castle) is a magnificent Baroque-style palace, constructed in the 17th century, which served as the residence of the Fürstenberg princes. St. Georgskirche, built in the 18th century, is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture with ornate stuccowork and frescoes. The town's past is recounted at the Stadtmuseum Donaueschingen. with a collection of artifacts, exhibits, and displays that narrate the story of Donaueschingen through the ages.