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The Alps form a long arc through central Europe. Snow, rock and wooded foothills give this mountain system its varied scenery.
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Hallstatt Cultural Landscape
Salt deposits supported activity in the Hallstatt region from prehistoric times. That resource helped build prosperity lasting into the twentieth century, reflected in the town's architecture. The cultural landscape connects settlement and mining history with the surrounding Salzkammergut environment.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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Historic Centre of Salzburg
Salzburg’s historic centre grew under its prince-archbishops and preserves buildings from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century. Its mix of Gothic fabric and Baroque architecture reflects connections across the Alps. The city is also closely associated with Mozart, but its urban story reaches far beyond one musician.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn was a major residence of the Habsburg rulers from the eighteenth century until 1918. Its palace and formal gardens belong to a coordinated Baroque ensemble. The long building, garden axes and carefully arranged open spaces help explain why this is more than a palace façade.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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Wachau Cultural Landscape
The Wachau is a stretch of the Danube valley between Melk and Krems. Settlements, cultivated slopes, castles and monasteries record the interaction of people and landscape. Its character comes from those elements together, rather than from a single famous building standing alone.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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