Highlights of the Wachau: Vienna to Vienna Cruise on Riverside Mozart from Vienna (Austria)

Vienna (Austria)

Vienna lies in the east of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from being regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psycho-analyst Sigmund Freud. The city's roots lie in early Celtic and Roman settlements that transformed into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is well known for having played an essential role as a leading European Music Centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.

Grein, Austria

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Linz (Austria)

Located in northern Austria on the banks of the river Danube, Linz is a city of contrast with its strong industrial developments and its intense and vibrant culture. This ever evolving, modern and dynamic city plays host to a wide variety of festivals and concerts throughout the year. Linz also offers plenty of cultural attractions with an array of museums and art galleries while its charming city centre offers visitors a glimpse into its past with its baroque churches and buildings dating back to the renaissance as well as being a bustling commercial area.

Melk, Austria

Melk is a town located on the banks of the river Danube and the western gateway to the Wachau Valley. It is famous for being home to a huge baroque Benedictine monastery named Melk Abbey. The Abbey is built on a bluff overlooking the Danube River. Other popular attractions include the Haus am Stein, built in the 15th century, is the oldest building in Melk and the Kolomani Fountain

Dürnstein

Dürnstein or aswell known as the pearl of Wachau, is a barroque city with almost 900 inhabitants. It is one of the points of interest of the region of El Wachau, a valley with a high visibility landscape formed by the river Danube, and is one of the outstanding touristic destinations in the lower Austria, named World Heritage by the Unesco. Another attraction are the ruines of the Burgruine Castle, where Richard I, Richar lionheart was prisioner. Dürnstein is a wine production area.

Vienna (Austria)

Vienna lies in the east of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre. In 2001, the city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Apart from being regarded as the City of Music because of its musical legacy, Vienna is also said to be "The City of Dreams" because it was home to the world's first psycho-analyst Sigmund Freud. The city's roots lie in early Celtic and Roman settlements that transformed into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is well known for having played an essential role as a leading European Music Centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The Historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.