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First run of the Orient Express.
The legendary Orient Express makes its inaugural journey, connecting Western Europe to the Ottoman Empire by rail for the first time.
On October 4, 1883, the first Orient Express set off from Paris Gare de l'Est bound for Giurgiu in Romania.
Operated by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, the luxury train offered unprecedented comfort and speed.
Passengers enjoyed sleeping cars, dining salons, and panoramic views across Europe’s diverse landscapes.
The route traversed major cities including Munich, Vienna, Budapest, and Bucharest before crossing into the Ottoman Empire.
Heralded as a symbol of modern engineering and cosmopolitan elegance, the service revolutionized long-distance travel.
The Orient Express would become immortalized in literature and film, epitomizing romance and intrigue aboard the rails.
1883
Orient Express