A medieval ruin, the Fortress of Hinterhaus, overlooks the town of Spitz on the Danube River between Melk and Durnstein.

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WWachau Valley, Austria: A medieval ruin, the Fortress of Hinterhaus, overlooks the town of Spitz on the Danube River between Melk and Durnstein. This is a major wine-growing region; note the terraced vineyards.

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Size: 5128px × 3372px
Location: On the Danube between Durnstein and Melk, Lower Austria.
Photo credit: © Carol Barrington / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: austria, austrian, cruise, danube, durnstein, fortress, hinterhaus, melk, ruin, ruins, spitz, terraces, viniculture, viticulture, wines