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Wachau
Producers, Vintages & Culture · 6 questions · 400 pts
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Wachau
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1
What colour is the famous bell tower of Dürnstein's baroque abbey church in the Wachau?
A
Emerald green
B
Deep red
C
Golden yellow
D
Bright blue
2
Which famous English king was held captive at the castle above Dürnstein in 1192–93?
A
Henry the Eighth
B
Richard the Lionheart
C
Edward the Confessor
D
William the Conqueror
3
Which fruit is grown in traditional orchards alongside the vineyards in the Wachau?
A
Apricots
B
Plums
C
Pears
D
Cherries
4
What type of tourism is the Wachau especially known for in Europe?
A
River cruises
B
Desert safaris
C
Ski holidays
D
Surfing and swimming
5
Which great baroque monastery marks the western end of the Wachau on the Danube?
A
Heiligenkreuz Abbey
B
Sankt Florian Abbey
C
Melk Abbey
D
Klosterneuburg Abbey
6
Which historic town sits just east of the Wachau and serves as the valley's main gateway?
A
Stein an der Donau
B
Tulln an der Donau
C
Krems an der Donau
D
Linz an der Donau
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