Review:

Also known as the Wachau Valley, the Danube Valley is a wonderfully lush region of Austria known for its rolling vineyards, its ruined castles, and its opulent baroque abbeys. The best way to travel through the romantic scenery is to take a boat cruise down the river, but make sure to stop at notable sights like the stunning Benedictine Abbey of Melk and the castle where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. The atmosphere here is truly magical, but if you're not afraid to break the spell, you can also pay a visit to the sobering Mauthausen concentration camp memorial.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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