Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary, Weißenkirchen, Wachau, Lower Austria, Austria
"Weißenkirchen in der Wachau is a market town with 1,395 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2020) in the Krems-Land district in Lower Austria.
Around 830 the left bank of the Danube from Weißenkirchen was first referred to as "Wahowa" (Wachau). As early as 1258, the place was referred to as the Liechtenchyrchen in a certificate from Albero von Kuenring. In Carolingian times, the Niederaltaich monastery is listed in a document from 830 as vineyard ownership in Weißenkirchen and Wösendorf. In 1070 Weißenkirchen is mentioned in a deed of donation to the Benedictine monastery Weihenstephan, possessions of the bishops of Freising. The Benedictine Abbey Michaelbeuern received vineyards in Weißenkirchen in 1138 through a donation from Countess Ita von Burghausen.
In the 12th to 14th centuries there are sparse records about Weißenkirchen. This is due to the fact that larger holdings of the Tegernsee Monastery in Weißenkirchen are usually mentioned under the name "Wachau District". The towns of St. Michael, Wösendorf, Joching and Weißenkirchen belong to this district. The Zwettl Monastery (1137), founded by Hadmar von Kuenring, has owned estates (vineyards) in Weißenkirchen and Wösendorf since at least 1256.
Leutold I. von Kuenring founded the Clarissa convent in Dürnstein in 1289. Vineyards in Weißenkirchen are mentioned in the deed of foundation. In 1325 the Kremsmünster monastery acquired vineyards in Weißenkirchen. In 1414 Hans von Neidegg founded the Pauline monastery Unterranna and transferred this vineyard property to Weißenkirchen.
Weißenkirchen is one of the most important and important wine-growing locations in the Wachau north of the Danube. Mainly Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are grown. The Achleiten, Klaus and Steinriegl vineyards are among the best and most famous Riesling sites . The oldest of the documented vineyards (from the 13th century) is called Ritzling.
With over 14,000 tourists per year and around 40,900 overnight stays, tourism, as in the entire Wachau region, has become one of the most important economic sectors in Weißenkirchen. Associations of tourist businesses such as ARGE 100% Wachau serve to strengthen the region and the village of Weißenkirchen.
After Weißenkirchen, like many other towns, suffered devastating damage during the Danube flood in 2002, it was decided to set up flood protection. But this had to be coordinated with the world natural heritage regulations. For this reason, a mobile solution was built over a length of over three kilometers. This protection, which can be set up within a few hours, is the largest in Austria at the time of construction and is intended to protect the site from a maximum level of eleven meters. It was completed in February 2010 at a cost of 27 million euros.
The Wachau (German pronunciation: [vaˈxaʊ]) is an Austrian valley with a picturesque landscape formed by the Danube river. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of Lower Austria, located midway between the towns of Melk and Krems that also attracts "connoisseurs and epicureans" for its high-quality wines. It is 36 kilometres (22 mi) in length and was already settled in prehistoric times. A well-known place and tourist attraction is Dürnstein, where King Richard the Lionhearted of England was held captive by Duke Leopold V. The architectural elegance of its ancient monasteries (Melk Abbey and Göttweig Abbey), castles and ruins combined with the urban architecture of its towns and villages, and the cultivation of vines as an important agricultural produce are the dominant features of the valley.
The Wachau was inscribed as "Wachau Cultural Landscape" in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites in recognition of its architectural and agricultural history, in December 2000." - info from Wikipedia.
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Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary, Weißenkirchen, Wachau, Lower Austria, Austria
"Weißenkirchen in der Wachau is a market town with 1,395 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2020) in the Krems-Land district in Lower Austria.
Around 830 the left bank of the Danube from Weißenkirchen was first referred to as "Wahowa" (Wachau). As early as 1258, the place was referred to as the Liechtenchyrchen in a certificate from Albero von Kuenring. In Carolingian times, the Niederaltaich monastery is listed in a document from 830 as vineyard ownership in Weißenkirchen and Wösendorf. In 1070 Weißenkirchen is mentioned in a deed of donation to the Benedictine monastery Weihenstephan, possessions of the bishops of Freising. The Benedictine Abbey Michaelbeuern received vineyards in Weißenkirchen in 1138 through a donation from Countess Ita von Burghausen.
In the 12th to 14th centuries there are sparse records about Weißenkirchen. This is due to the fact that larger holdings of the Tegernsee Monastery in Weißenkirchen are usually mentioned under the name "Wachau District". The towns of St. Michael, Wösendorf, Joching and Weißenkirchen belong to this district. The Zwettl Monastery (1137), founded by Hadmar von Kuenring, has owned estates (vineyards) in Weißenkirchen and Wösendorf since at least 1256.
Leutold I. von Kuenring founded the Clarissa convent in Dürnstein in 1289. Vineyards in Weißenkirchen are mentioned in the deed of foundation. In 1325 the Kremsmünster monastery acquired vineyards in Weißenkirchen. In 1414 Hans von Neidegg founded the Pauline monastery Unterranna and transferred this vineyard property to Weißenkirchen.
Weißenkirchen is one of the most important and important wine-growing locations in the Wachau north of the Danube. Mainly Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are grown. The Achleiten, Klaus and Steinriegl vineyards are among the best and most famous Riesling sites . The oldest of the documented vineyards (from the 13th century) is called Ritzling.
With over 14,000 tourists per year and around 40,900 overnight stays, tourism, as in the entire Wachau region, has become one of the most important economic sectors in Weißenkirchen. Associations of tourist businesses such as ARGE 100% Wachau serve to strengthen the region and the village of Weißenkirchen.
After Weißenkirchen, like many other towns, suffered devastating damage during the Danube flood in 2002, it was decided to set up flood protection. But this had to be coordinated with the world natural heritage regulations. For this reason, a mobile solution was built over a length of over three kilometers. This protection, which can be set up within a few hours, is the largest in Austria at the time of construction and is intended to protect the site from a maximum level of eleven meters. It was completed in February 2010 at a cost of 27 million euros.
The Wachau (German pronunciation: [vaˈxaʊ]) is an Austrian valley with a picturesque landscape formed by the Danube river. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of Lower Austria, located midway between the towns of Melk and Krems that also attracts "connoisseurs and epicureans" for its high-quality wines. It is 36 kilometres (22 mi) in length and was already settled in prehistoric times. A well-known place and tourist attraction is Dürnstein, where King Richard the Lionhearted of England was held captive by Duke Leopold V. The architectural elegance of its ancient monasteries (Melk Abbey and Göttweig Abbey), castles and ruins combined with the urban architecture of its towns and villages, and the cultivation of vines as an important agricultural produce are the dominant features of the valley.
The Wachau was inscribed as "Wachau Cultural Landscape" in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites in recognition of its architectural and agricultural history, in December 2000." - info from Wikipedia.
Summer 2019 I did a solo cycling tour across Europe through 12 countries over the course of 3 months. I began my adventure in Edinburgh, Scotland and finished in Florence, Italy cycling 8,816 km. During my trip I took 47,000 photos.
Now on Instagram.
Become a patron to my photography on Patreon.