Chapter 434: Wachau
The snow-capped peaks of the Alps are as if within reach, and the quiet Inn River passes through the city, exuding an aura everywhere.
When Captain Xia Yuxiang took everyone to Germany before, Robin introduced the Alps, the Alps are still very high, and the trees on the mountains are lush and beautiful.
Part of the narrow valley between Melk and Krems on the lower Danube in Austria, Wachau is home to some of the world's most beautiful riverside scenery, picturesque villages, impressive monasteries, romantic castle ruins and lush hills full of high-quality grapes.
The mild and pleasant climate here is very suitable for human beings to settle and farm here, there is also a water source, there are mountains and rivers, the scenery is particularly good, people thrive here, full of life.
"The natural scenery here is good, there are still a few good attractions in Austria, this is especially suitable for vacation, during the holiday, come here to stay, see the scenery here, and the mood will be better!" said Xia Yuxiang, the head of the group.
"Yes, it's really nice here, and it also has a historical and cultural charm!" Meng Wenjie said.
On the right bank of the Danube, from the villages of Argusbach to the Spitz region, the Wachau region is home to many historic towns and famous monasteries that attract countless tourists.
Hohensalzburg, the symbol of Schelzburg, is the most well-preserved and largest ancient castle in Central Europe, which has survived more than 900 years of wind and rain, and still stands tall and tall on the hills of the city.
"There is still some history in the castle, with streets and thick walls, and it was once the residence of successive Bishops of Strazburg. "Captain Xia Yuxiang took everyone to climb high and overlook the whole city, and he was very emotional.
The castle is very extensive, with courtyards and many buildings, such as the hall where the archbishop held a grand religious ceremony, the concert hall, and the bishop's apartment, which reproduce the outline of religious life in the Middle Ages.
"Some of the medieval buildings here are still preserved, and when we went to Germany, we saw a lot of medieval buildings, and we can see some of them in Austria. ”
The history of viticulture in the Wachau Valley dates back to the time of the Celts, and by the Middle Ages the tradition of viticulture in the Wachau region had been abandoned, only to be revived by the Revissance winemaking industry.
"The Renaissance still had an impact on many parts of Europe, and when we went to Italy, France, and Germany, we all mentioned the impact of the Renaissance on neighboring countries. Head Xia Yuxiang said.
"Yes, the Renaissance did have a great influence, and until now, many parts of Europe still have the influence of the Renaissance!" Meng Wenjie said.
"Another feature of the Wachau region is that the monasteries have their own vineyards, many of which have their own wineries. ”
"Yes, at that time, winegrowers were allowed to make their own wines, and it had a great influence on future generations, so that this tradition continues to this day, and the grapes grown on the slopes of the Wachau Valley make high-quality Wachau dry white wines, a true Austrian character." ”
"This place is particularly suitable for growing grapes, the climate is suitable, the grapes need to be grown in a place where there is not too much heat, not too cold, there is plenty of sunshine and rain, and the grapes can be produced more to make wine!" Qu Lihua said.
The heart of the Wachau Valley is home to terraced vineyards, the most famous of which is the hill known as the Hill of a Thousand Barrels, which means that thousands of barrels of fine wine are brought to vintners every year, and the old castle surrounded by terraced rice fields can be seen from the boat.
Vienna to take the train to Meck, you can first visit the Meck Abbey, then take a boat to visit the Danube Wachau Valley, after going ashore in Krems, you can also hang around the town for a while, and finally take the train back to Vienna, the transportation is still very convenient.
Xia Yuxiang took everyone to Mek, located in the upper reaches of the Wachau Valley, a town with an elegant Renaissance atmosphere, and the starting point of most tourists who choose to visit the Danube.
There are not many vehicles in the town, in addition to tourists, pedestrians are not common, Heput Street is the most lively street in the town, it is said that it is lively but there are few people, but clothing, souvenirs and open-air cafes, etc., this place is still very well developed, because it has a history of 900 years, and the surrounding living facilities are perfect.
Melk Abbey is very distinctively built, and as in Germany, you can see churches everywhere you go, and there are monasteries in the town, where people can come and calm their minds.
Perched on a hill above the Danube, Melk Monastery is a yellow and white exterior that has a harmonious and tranquil beauty.
The monastery is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, a baroque style of architecture that was converted into a monastery by Leopold II when he donated the castle to the local Benedictine Christian order and converted it into a monastery for monks to practice and preach.
The monastery is also a museum, with exhibition rooms, marble halls, churches, libraries, nautilus-shaped staircases, and many other attractions worth seeing.
The kumquat and pale yellow decorations and paintings, or the carved beams and paintings inlaid with ochre and gray-green, will impress and amaze the travelers.
Head Xia Yuxiang took everyone to visit, there are too many things to see, Qu Lihua looked up to admire, many decorations are very exquisite.
Climb the lavishly decorated Emperor's Steps and walk along the promenade, flanked by portraits of many Austrian kings, dressed in fine costumes and looking very imposing.
They wore medals, held swords in their hands, wore politeness, looked ahead with serious expressions, some painters painted portraits of them, and some rode white horses, such images are also in some Austrian TV series, Qu Lihua is still quite familiar with this style.
The nobles wore gorgeous costumes, the men were handsome, the women were beautiful, and Princess Sissi's costumes were still impressive.
On top of the library is a mural painted by Paul Trogg, and the entire library has a collection of tens of thousands of books, a very wide variety, and an open-air balcony connecting the marble hall to the library, which is a good place to enjoy the scenery of the town.
On the other side of the monastery there is a spacious park and garden pavilion, the lawn in the garden is very smooth, and the solemn atmosphere of the monastery calms the mind, and it is very beautiful to sit here for a while and look at the surrounding scenery.
The town of Doenstein is the most striking attraction of the whole trip, and you can see the Koyaholen Monastery standing on the pier from a distance, the monastery looks like a small lighthouse, and the blue and white central main building is very conspicuous, although it has a different color from the Mek Abbey, but it also looks soft and smooth.
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