Global Treasures: Wachau

Television Director: Ullman, Frank

Producer: Scarson, Peter O.

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Catalogue Number: GTR-DVD-1178

UPC: 879061007774

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Global Treasures - History's Most Protected Monuments - Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse as the wilds of East Africa's Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of Latin America make up our world's heritage. Join us as we explore one of these protected monuments.

As with almost anywhere within the Wachau Valley, the clocks of the dreamy town of Stein seem to run a little slower than in other parts of Austria. Its well-preserved ensemble of old houses is not uncommon, and the Wachau region enjoys a good reputation for its fine historic treasures and elegant buildings.

Krems is like a fairytale town. The wrought-iron signs on its buildings and its wonderful historic atmosphere are truly captivating. The former stronghold and subsequent rival of Vienna contains several beautiful lanes and imposing buildings that reflect the wealth of its former citizens.

Amid the vast terraces of the Wachau vineyards is the village of Weissenkirchen, in which several hospitable inns provide their customers with an ideal opportunity to sample the wines of this region. Winegrowing has a long tradition in this section of the Danube, and the area between Krems and Melk is one of the oldest cultivated landscapes in Austria.

The Wachau is a landscape full of warmth, and it is steeped in history and age-old traditions.