Chorherrenstift

The Danube Valley


Of the picturesque 16th-century houses and other prominent buildings lining Dürnstein’s streets, the meticulously restored Chorherrenstift is the most impressive. It’s all that remains of the former Augustinian monastery originally founded in 1410; it received its baroque facelift in the 18th century (overseen by Josef Munggenast, among others). Kremser Schmidt did many of the ceiling and altar paintings. Entry includes access to the porch overlooking the Danube and an exhibition on the Augustinian monks who lived here until 1788.


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4. Wachau Museum

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Directly below the church, the tiny, pretty Wachau Museum showcases artists of the Danube School.

5. Schürerplatz

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Stein's lovely square with the baroque Mazzettihaus at its centre.

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Stein's pretty and impressive central square: look for the 18th-century Steinerathaus.

7. Forum Frohner

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