Mauthausen

Mauthausen

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September 12th 2012
Geo: 48.22, 16.37The lake and mountains were shrouded in mist and low-lying clouds this morning, and it was raining off and on. Felt like home! At least it wasn't boiling hot again. We had to be on the bus at 8:15, which meant a 15-minute walk back through the town. I think we could have used one more day in Hallstatt, because as we walked along I noticed all sorts of little shops that I rea ... 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