City: Lower Austria
Top Things to do in Lower Austria
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The 10 Best Historic Sites in Lower Austria, Austria
Lower Austria (German: Niederösterreich, pronounced [ˈniːdɐˌʔøːstɐʀaɪ̯ç] ( listen); Czech: Dolní Rakousy; Slovak: Dolné Rakúsko) is the northeasternmost state of the nine states in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria since 1986 is Sankt Pölten, the most recently designated capital town in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria had formerly been Vienna, even though Vienna has not officially been part of Lower Austria since 1921. With a land area of 19,186 km (7,408 sq mi) and a population of 1.612 million people, it is the largest state in Austria, and in terms of population second only to the federal state of Vienna.
Restaurants in Lower Austria
1. Stift Altenburg
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
2. Kurhaus Thalhof
3. Romanischer Karner
4. Altstadt von Stein
5. Melk Abbey
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4.5 based on 2,798 reviews
Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque Ensembles. Its splendid architectur ist famous worldwide an part of UNESCO´s World Cultural Heritage. Since 1089, Benedictine Monks have continually been living and working in Melk Abbey. Following the rules laid down by St. Benedict, they try to translate into action the words ORA et LABORA et LEGE (pray, work and read) by working in pastoral care, education as well as organizing numerous cultural Events. A visit to the abbey includes the abbey museum, the marble hall, the balcony, the library, the church, the abbey park with the baroque garden pavillion (open May-October)and the Bastion.April to September: Visits are possible daily with (10.55 a.m. and 2.55 p.m.)or without guided tourOctober to March: Visits are possible only with a guided tour. For individuals: 10.55 a.m. and 2.55 p.m. / tour for Groups may be reserved.Recommended time to spend at the abbey: 2,5 hoursADVISE for your visit: If possible, visit Melk Abbey around midday or in the afternoon, it´s not so crowed. Large monastery parking lot free of Charge.
Reviewed By srablair - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
There is a lot to see here. Don't miss the guided tour to see the details including the marvellous Trompe l'oeil ceilings and the fabulous library. A spiral staircase takes you down to the rich and sumptuous Baroque church which is just stunning.
6. Kartause Mauerbach
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
7. Stift Herzogenburg
8. Beethovenhaus Baden
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By kimsatty - Newport News, United States
For music lovers a must-see stop. A simple apartment with a few artifacts from when he lived in the house. An over-the-top movie, sound track, follow along complete score and a chart of what instruments are playing when for the famous 9th Symphony. Take the time to sit though it – well worth every minute. Then visit the gift shop for a very large collection of Beethoven CDs recorded by many different artists. Plan for 2 hours tops.
9. Ghegadenkmal
10. Carolus Denkmal
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
