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Thursday 6th Wachau Valley

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September 6th 2012
Woke up in Melk for the tour of the Abbey. Stunning Baroque architecture, golden artifacts, art works and cathedral were we listened to the beautiful original organ being played. I always feel sorry for the relics of the saints dressed up in elaborate costumes laying about in glass cases trying to stay looking good for the rest of eternity. Afterwards we walked back through the lovely little villa ... 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