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Krems

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city in Austria

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Krems is a historic city located in Austria, situated in the Danube Valley in the northeastern part of the country. It is known for its medieval old town, cultural significance, and role as a gateway to the UNESCO-protected Wachau wine region.

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Encyclopedic overview

Krems an der Donau ( Austrian German pronunciation: [ˈkrɛms an deːɐ̯ ˈdoːnaʊ], lit. 'Krems on the Danube') is a city in Lower Austria, Austria. With a population of 24,821, it is the 20th-largest city of Austria and fifth-largest of Lower Austria. It is approximately 70 kilometres (43 miles) west of Vienna. Krems is a city with its own statute (or Statutarstadt), and therefore it is both a municipality and a district.

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