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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... [read more]
Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... [read more] Blog: Scenic Tours Jewels of Europe #10
Date: August 21st 2010
Salzburg We left Passau by bus with our American/German guide Eva, who was the best organised and informative guide that we had. She wore the traditional lower class Dirndl (dress) and apron in the colours of her district. The apron strings were tied on the right if single, left if married and centre back if a widow and wanting a husband quickly to stop her money going to the state. T ... read more
Date: August 21st 2010
Salzburg We left Passau by bus with our American/German guide Eva, who was the best organised and informative guide that we had. She wore the traditional lower class Dirndl (dress) and apron in the colours of her district. The apron strings were tied on the right if single, left if married and centre back if a widow and wanting a husband quickly to stop her money going to the state. T ... read more
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