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MT4736- Historic PlacesNew findings point to the possibility that the oldest section of Aggstein—a majestically perched castle that was extensively renovated in 2003 and 2004—dates back to around 1200.

Wachau/Melk Abbey had the highest scores in Traveler's Destination Scorecard of Historic Places.
Photograph by Sisse Brimberg & Cotton Coulson, Keenpress

Austria

See photos of Austria's Machau Valley in this travel photo gallery from National Geographic.

October 20, 2010
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