🏛️ Wachau Cultural Landscape

Austria · Europe · Cultural · 48.36°N, 15.43°E

The Wachau is an Austrian valley formed by the Danube River. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of Lower Austria, located between the towns of Melk and Krems that attracts epicureans for its high-quality wines. It is 36 kilometres (22 mi) in length and has been settled since prehistoric times. Among the tourist attractions is Dürnstein Castle, where King Richard I of England was held captive by Leopold V, Duke of Austria. The architectural elegance of its monasteries, castles and ruins combined with the urban architecture of its towns and villages, and the cultivation of vines as an important agricultural produce are the dominant features of the valley.

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Quick facts

Country	Austria
Continent / region	Europe
List type	🏛️ Cultural heritage site
Coordinates (approx.)	48.36°N, 15.43°E · view on map

Wachau Cultural Landscape is a cultural World Heritage site in Austria, in Europe. For the living forecast of the area, open World Weather; the details of why Wachau Cultural Landscape was inscribed are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

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