mediveal village in durnstein

Day 6. Durnstien, Melk

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June 6th 2012
When I woke up, the ship had already stopped and we were in Durnstein in Melk. We were allowed to explore all the villages in Durnstein and it was so different from Australia. The ancient villages of Durnstein were beautiful. The paths were made of cream coloured limestone and the walls of each house was all different shades of white and cream. We reached Wachau Village at midday and walke ... read more

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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