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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. It is 40 kilometres (25 mi) in length and was already settled in prehistoric times.
