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Am Hof
Country: Austria
The name of the square (meaning “by the Courtâ€) refers to the medieval princes’ residence nearby. It later housed the mint, and then the royal military chancery. Today it is a bank. The main architectural gem of present-day Am Hof is the ...
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Museums Quartier
Country: Austria
Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach was commissioned by Emperor Karl VI to build the imperial stables on the escarpment behind the old town fortifications. In 1921, these Baroque buildings became a venue for fairs, and in the 1980s they were convert ...
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Bad Hall
Country: Austria
Bad Hall, a health resort between Steyr and Kremsmunster, lies on the so-called “Romantic Routeâ€, but the idyllic scenery is just one of its attractions: it also boasts the richest iodine springs in Central Europe. A highly modern resort su ...
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Gmunden
Country: Austria
This lakeside town, on the northern end of Traunsee, established itself as a trading post in the salt trade. Today, it is a popular and well-run health resort, and it is also known for its fine ceramics. Gmunden’s old town centre is situated betw ...
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Otta
Country: Norway
Otta has been a tourist hub for Norway since the railway arrived there in the year 1896. The main reason for this is because the town is located near many of the national parks in Jotunheimen, Dovre, and Rondane. The town lies at the junction of th ...
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