NEUBURG, a town of Bavaria, in the circle of Swabia, stands on the right bank of the Danube, 33 miles N.N.E. of Augsburg, and 45 N.N.W. of Munich. It is an old town, picturesque situated on a wooded hill that rises from the river's side. Besides the town itself, which con-
Neuchâtel. sists of an old and a new part, and is partly walled, there are two suburbs. The ancient castle, formerly the residence of the dukes-palatine of Neuburg, is surrounded by a fine garden, and contains a collection of portraits, old armour, tapestry, &c. There are in the town three churches, a convent, a college (which formerly belonged to the Jesuits), several schools, a public library, museum, town-hall, barracks, arsenal, infirmary, and orphan hospital. Beer, brandy, earthenware, cloth, and saltpetre are the principal articles manufactured here; and fishing is also carried on to some extent. On an island in the river are the ruins of the ancient castle of Altenburg; and in the neighbourhood of the town are two residences of the King of Bavaria. The Danube is here crossed by two bridges, under which steamers pass by lowering their funnels. Pop. 6350.