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Wachau

An August 2005 trip to Austria by clauf

dürnstein Photo - Durnstein, Austria More Photos
Quote: Visiting Melk, Göttweig, and Dürnstein

Stift Melk (Melk Abbey)

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A visitor sees the monastery primarily in its function as a museum, but new life still flows in its old veins. Monks of St. Benedict have lived and worked here for over 900 years. The monastery has two duties that have developed in the course of history: education and parish duties. The monastery began its parish duties when the founders of the monastery gave the monks property to ensure their financial survival.

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Stift Melk (Melk Abbey)
North of Melk
Melk, Austria

Dürnstein

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dürnstein Photo - Durnstein, Austria
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Wachau is one of the most beautiful and famous regions in Austria. Visitors from all over the world come here to enjoy the picturesque landscape, the cultural heritage, and the superb wines that grow in this area. Situated in the heart of the magnificent Wachau Valley, on the banks of the mighty River Danube, the charming town of Dürnstein offers the unique combination of a breathtaking scenery, traditional architecture, and places of historic interest. It was in the Kuenringer Castle, whose ruins still overlook Dürnstein, that the English King Richard Lionheart was held prisoner. The breathtaking scenery, with its ancient, terraced vineyards, numerous cultural sites, and mild climate, will ...Read More

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