Weissenkirchen, in the heart of the Austrian wine-growing region. Area is thought to be the origin of the Riesling grape.

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Wachau Valley, Austria: Weissenkirchen, in the heart of the Austrian wine-growing region. Area is thought to be the origin of the Riesling grape, and terraces of vines surround the town. This is one of the many views seen on a Danube Cruise between Melk and Durnstein.

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Location: Offshore of Weissenkirchen on the Danube River, Lower Austria.
Photo credit: © Carol Barrington / Alamy / Afripics
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Keywords: agriculture, austria, danube, riesling, riverbank, scenery, scenics, terraces, vineyards, viticulture, weissenkirchen, wine