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River Cruise 2018 Day 8

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June 8th 2018
When we wake up, we are in Dürstein, a small town (population 900) on the west bank of the Danube. I opt to make a solo trek into Dürstein. It's only about a 10-minute walk along the river. Dürstein is almost ridiculously picturesque. The first thing you notice is the Blue Tower, part of a modest but beautiful little church. But Dürstein is a bit like a game of Myst. How do you get from the p ... read more

Europe » Austria » Lower Austria » Melk

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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