Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Krems an der Donau, Austria
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3.3 km
70 m
Experience Krems an der Donau in Austria in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in Krems an der DonauSight 1: Willibrord-Kapelle
The Willibrord Chapel is a listed sacred building of the Old Catholic Church of Austria in the Lower Austrian town of Krems an der Donau.
Sight 2: Steiner Tor
Steiner Tor is a preserved gate, originally built in the late 15th century but refashioned in the Baroque style in the city of Krems an der Donau, in the Wachau valley of Austria. It is considered the symbol of the city. Until the last third of the 19th century, the city of Krems was surrounded by a wall. This was systematically razed, and three gates were also removed. From 2005, celebrating the 700-year anniversary of the city rights, the Steiner Tor was restored as much to its original as possible.
Sight 3: Dominikanerkirche
The Dominican Church Krems is a former Dominican monastery church with the patronage of Peter and Paul in the city of Krems an der Donau in Lower Austria. Since 2011/2012, the church has been used by the State Gallery for Contemporary Art for temporary exhibitions in the summer. The former church and the former monastery are listed as historical monuments.
Sight 4: Bürgerspitalskirche
The Bürgerspitalkirche of Krems an der Donau is a Roman Catholic church and is located on the Obere Landstraße directly in the center of the city. It is dedicated to St. James the Younger, son of Alphaeus and St. Philip.
Sight 5: Pfarrkirche St. Veit
The parish church of St. Veit in the city of Krems an der Donau is a Roman Catholic church. It is also called the "Cathedral of the Wachau".
Sight 6: Piaristenkirche
The Piarist Church in Krems on the Danube, also known as the Frauenberg Church in Krems, is the oldest church in the city. The Roman Catholic church was possibly dedicated to St. Stephen, the patron saint of the diocese of Passau.
Sight 7: BG/BRG Piaristengasse Krems
The Bundesgymnasium and Bundesrealgymnasium Krems, the former Piaristengymnasium Krems, is a traditional general secondary school in Krems on the Danube, specialising in humanistic, scientific and linguistic education. The historic wing of the building is a listed building.
Wikipedia: Bundesgymnasium und Bundesrealgymnasium Krems (DE), Website
Sight 8: Pulverturm
The Powder Tower in Krems on the Danube is a massive round tower that forms the northeast corner of the former city fortifications and thus towers over the city situation when approaching the city from the east. Because of its characteristic location, it could be described as the second landmark of Krems. As part of the city wall, it dates from the end of the 15th century (1477), but it was originally flat-roofed and served as a battery tower.
Sight 9: Gozzoburg
The Gozzoburg is a high medieval town castle in Krems on the Danube in Lower Austria.
Sight 10: Jüdischer Friedhof Krems
The Jewish Cemetery Krems in Krems an der Donau became the main burial place of the Jewish Community of Krems when it was built in 1880/81. The cemetery is a listed building.
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