April 11, 2011
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Zell am See – one of the most beautiful places in Austria Updated: August 29, 2020 | By Claire | More Zell am See is a beautiful mountain town, located on the western shore of the lake Zeller See. It is a popular resort for summer and winter sports. Its location between the lake and […]
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Categories: Austria, Nature, Sights
March 29, 2011
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Hohensalzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg) is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval castles in Europe — a colossal white-walled fortress perched 506 metres above the Baroque city of Salzburg on the Mönchsberg hill, whose massive fortifications, towers, and battlements have dominated the city skyline for over 900 years without ever being conquered by enemy forces. […]
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Categories: Austria, Sights
August 31, 2010
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Hohe Tauern National Park is the largest national park in Austria and the biggest protected area in the Alps — a colossal 1,856 km² wilderness spanning the states of Salzburg, Carinthia, and Tyrol that encompasses Austria’s highest peak (Grossglockner, 3,798m), over 300 mountains above 3,000 metres, 342 glaciers, and the spectacular Grossglockner High Alpine Road […]
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Categories: Austria, Nature
May 23, 2010
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Liechtenstein Gorge – one of the most beautiful gorges in Alpine region | Austria Updated: March 1, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to the Alps, there are countless gorges that can be found throughout the entire mountain range. However many people consider one of the most beautiful and of course the […]
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