Wachau Valley, Austria: A medieval ruin, the Fortress of Hinterhaus, overlooks the town of Spitz on the Danube River between Melk and Durnstein. Thi

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Wachau 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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Location: Spitz, Danube River, Austria, Europe.
Photo credit: © Carol Barrington / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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