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The most beautiful Wachau Valley on the Danube River

From Melk to Krems in Austria, the whole journey is 36 kilometers, which is the most beautiful Wachau Valley on the Danube River. There are many historic castles, monasteries, vineyards along the valley, and the natural scenery is beautiful and pleasant. The movie "Princess Sissi" was filmed here in large quantities. The ruined castle on the top of the mountain is said to be the prison where King Charles of Lionheart of England was imprisoned. With the natural beauty of the valley, the various styles of castles and monasteries, plus the blessing of celebrity history, it is well-deserved for the Wachau Valley to be selected as a World Cultural Heritage in 2000!

The Danube is not blue - it is the artistic creation of Little John Strauss that makes the world have a beautiful misunderstanding. The Danube is like a long, sinuous pearl chain that eventually flows into the Black Sea from Germany and is the river that flows the most in the country. On both sides of the river bank there are mountains, river valleys, basins, plains, hills, etc. The Danube River is more than 30 kilometers in the Austrian territory. The Wachau Valley is lush and beautiful, and is listed on the World Cultural Heritage List. leaving Vienna, the Viking cruise ship carries us to cruise in the Wachau Valley, accompanied by beautiful scenery on both sides of the river to the most beautiful river valley town of the green Danube - Spiez town, Dunnstein town. The town of Spiez has only over 100 small houses with more than 500 inhabitants. The most famous Thousand Barrels means the winemaking here. The scenic riverside town is surrounded by vineyards, and you can easily meet the white church with more than 1,000 years of history. The wine culture of the town can be enjoyed. Walk along the Viking Cruiser to the wine estate, stroll through the vineyards, taste wine and specialty apricot jam in the wine cellar. An idyllic lunch at the winery restaurant. Accordion performers enthusiastically and skillfully play the traditional Austrian country folk songs, one after another, people are drunk. Want to harvest the most beautiful pictures of the river valley town, the town of Dunnstein can satisfy you. The ancient medieval Baroque architecture was completely preserved, as if the time was locked, only to enter the painting casually. Walk through the colorful town houses, quaint stone roads, low-key coffee shops, and take in the lens of the towns landmark Baroque Blue Church and the medieval castle on the top of the hill. Let's listen to an organ playing in the church. The "Wall of the Wachau" is also permanently in memory.

The Danube came to the Wachau Valley. Enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery and a relaxing afternoon. In fact, the Danube runs through many countries in Europe. There are three capitals in Vienna, Budapest, and Bratislava. It may be because of Strauss's work. People will feel like Vienna. The Danube is the most famous. But in fact, the Danube River in Vienna is not necessarily stronger than others, mainly because there is no particularly suitable viewing platform, or bridges and towers.

The Austrian Wachau Valley is a fascinating landscape of the Danube and a famous wine region. On both sides of the river, there are both ancient castles, ancient towns and villages, and rolling hills, quiet and rich. In 2000, the Wachau area was included in the World Cultural Heritage and became the most classic must-see destination on the Austrian boat tour route. The Austrian cuisine is dominated by meat, and the ingredients and cooking techniques are quite particular. It is comparable to France, the world's three major cooking kingdoms.

The well-deserved Melk Abbey

Melk Abbey on the Danube, a Benedictine religious building with nearly a thousand years of history, its main structure adopts the Baroque style. Because it was sponsored by the Habsburg family during construction, the exterior wall adopted the warm yellow tone loved by Queen Theresa, and the interior decoration is mostly Rococo style. The stunning golden spiral staircase, the extremely luxurious church, and the mysterious library with more than 100,000 medieval religious manuscripts are all priceless treasures. This is a temple that combines religious culture, architectural art, and the natural scenery of the Danube. Therefore, Melk Abbey was selected as a World Cultural Heritage, which is indeed well-deserved!

A day trip to Melk Abbey in Austria.

Melk Abbey in Austria is located on the top of the town of Melk, overlooking the Wachau Valley of the Danube River. This exquisite Baroque-style abbey was built in the 17th century. Many monasteries were dissolved by Joseph II, but Melk Abbey was preserved and survived the Second World War. It still has over 500 rooms today. Once becoming a monk, it means dedicating one's entire life, including property, marriage, and devotion, to religious beliefs. Monks are ascetics, and they are self-sufficient in food and clothing. They pray six times a day. They wake up at one o'clock in the morning to pray, then go back to sleep, wake up again to pray, and pray before every meal. After breakfast, they work in the fields, and after lunch, they copy the Bible in the afternoon. In fact, some monks do not understand Latin, so there are inevitably some errors in later versions of the Bible.

Melk Abbey on the banks of the Danube River.

Visitors are not allowed to take photos inside the Melk Abbey, so I usually refrain from doing so out of respect. The most beautiful parts here are the library and the golden church. The Melk Abbey sits atop a mountain, overlooking the Danube River. This Benedictine monastery stands solemnly amidst the beautiful scenery of the region. Since the 12th century, the Melk Abbey established a theological school and built a library. The library houses over 100,000 medieval manuscripts, all of which are priceless treasures. It is the essence of the Melk Abbey and one of the ten most beautiful libraries in the world. The monastery is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, and the magnificent view of the Danube River can be seen from the platform of the monastery. The Melk Abbey was founded in 1089. The breathtaking Baroque architecture was built from 1702 to 1736, featuring exquisite murals. The library houses countless medieval manuscripts. Due to its reputation and academic value, Melk Abbey was spared during the mass dissolution of Austrian monasteries by Joseph II from 1780 to 1790, and escaped the destruction of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1938, after the annexation of Austria by Germany, most of the school and monastery were nationalized by the Nazis. Visitors can reach the rooftop of the monastery after touring inside, where they can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, including rivers, bridges, and fairy tale-like rooftops, from all directions.

The last stop of the Viking Cruise Tour to Austria is the starting point of the Wachau Valley, the cultural and religious center of Austria, the town of Melk. This small town full of medieval style is the most beautiful monastery in the world. Famous for Melk Abbey. The extraordinary and splendid Melk Abbey is a typical Baroque building. It was built between 1702 and 1738. The Austrian royal family members loved to go on holiday. Princess Sissi went to Vienna to marry Fran. The road to the emperor Zizev had also stayed here. No matter which angle you look at, this majestic grand building is amazing. The library of the Melk Abbey is known as one of the "world's most beautiful libraries". The museum houses more than 100,000 volumes of precious manuscripts and books from the Middle Ages. The academic value is extraordinary. It is included in the World Cultural Heritage. The Rococo-style rotating wooden ladder outside the library has long been a gorgeous work that photographers love.

Staying in the Danube time, in the afternoon, watching the town on the other side. Colorful colors, as if watching a fairy tale world.

The Wachau Valley in Austria refers to the 30-kilometer Danube River valley from Melk to Krems, which has been included in the list of UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage. The Danube flows slowly from west to east, along the way to the old castles and ancient small villages, nestled among rolling vineyards. The Wachau region is Austria's main wine region, with taverns and wine cellars on the banks of the Danube. The local specialties are bacon, ham and sausage platters placed on wooden boards. This is the best companion for wine.

The town of Melk in Melk, Austria was originally the first castle in Austria with the exact history of the ruler Leopold I. When Leopold I was appointed by the Holy Roman Emperor as Austrian Minhou, Melk was the capital. It can be said that Austria also started from this. By 1089, the power of the Babenberg dynasty was growing, and the capital moved to Vienna. At that time, Austrian Minhou donated the castle that had lived in the Babenberg family for more than 100 years to the Catholic Benedictine Association. In the nearly a thousand years since then, it has been the place where the Benedictine monks lived and worked. Melk became the center of the region and became the spiritual and cultural center of Austria.

The monastery in the town of Melk is a group of yellow and white buildings on the outer wall. It is said that the Queen of Maria Teresia likes this yellow, so many palaces in Austria are such "tresia yellow". The architecture of the monastery is baroque and magnificent, and is known as the masterpiece of Baroque architecture. The interior of the monastery is splendid, and many details are amazing. The most memorable ones are the luxurious churches and the heavy library. The library can't take pictures as usual. So I have the opportunity to see it myself.

VIE Airport

We had a ten hour layover at Vienna Airport. There are luggage storage services available, but they tend to be expensive, so we decided to stay inside the airport with our luggage. Thankfully, we found enough stuff to do to keep us pre-occupied until our next flight. There are several restaurants, cafes, and a grocery store inside the airport, so we tried Viennese coffee and sausages. There is also an observation deck at the top, but there is a fee. There are also cool sleeping pods available. #Austria #Vienna

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good experience and convenient time

The Danube, a name that symbolizes beauty and romance, has flowed through a long time, witnessed the development of Europe, and gave birth to the human landscape along the river like a gem. The Austrian Wachau Valley is the most beautiful and deep part of the Danube Valley. The 30-kilometer Danube River from Melk to Krems is full of magical colors, secluded castle ruins and The ancient quiet towns and villages along the coast are so dazzling that you can't open your eyes.

Wachau is part of the Danube Valley, between Melk and Krems, and is an attractive tourist destination. It preserves the traces that have been clearly visible in the region since its prehistoric period, including architecture (monasteries, castles and sites), urban planning (towns and villages) and agricultural facilities mainly used for wine growing. 2000 was included in the World Heritage List. Traditional Austrian Danube tour is a train from Vienna to Meck, you can visit the Melk Abbey first, then take a boat tour of the Wachau Valley on the Danube, and after the Krems ashore, you can also hike in the town for a while. Finally, take the train back to Vienna. Of course, taking the Danube Cruise to the Wachau Valley is also a good choice. You can enjoy the charm of day and night, and you can feel the scenery on both sides.