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Grein with Schloss Greinburg  
   

Grein with Schloss Greinburg

The town itself, like many of the old towns, is reasonably large. You don't really see this as you are contained within the old part. Having a cycle gives an added perspective.
In-breeding may explain some things...Charles' big ears?

October 3rd 2007
2nd October - 3rd October......... Grein....... Another pleasant half day of cycling brought me to the very picturesque town of Grein, set right on the river with a castle/palace overlooking the town. The central main square is unchanged with buildings from the 16C. The old Town Hall built in 1563 was constructed into a theatre in 1791. It has operated as such since then! It would be an exper ... read more
Europe » Austria

Austrian Flag 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
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