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An enchanting lake town, the Hallstatt-Salzkammergut cultural landscape.

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Glacial activities of the Alps created valleys over a long period.

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76 lakes in the valleys of the Salzkammergut region of Austria create a magnificent landscape.

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Hallstatt is considered the most beautiful lakeside town in the world.

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Just 1,000 people live here.

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The town was sadly destroyed by fire in 1750.

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This house survived and is now Hallstatt's oldest building.

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There is a water pump by the entrance.

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Water inside the pipe is pumped through the screw by turning a handle.

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The screw inside the tube is made of wood.

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Dense forest around the town was a rich source of timber.

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Even the church steeple is made of wood.

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As are some of the houses which is rarely seen in Austria.

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Wood is also used in the church cemetery.

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Hallstatt was a thriving town as early as 1000 BC due to the abundance of rock salt from nearby mountains.

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Hallstatt means city of salt.

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This was the main haulage route from the salt mine.

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It was opened by the Habsburgs in 1719.

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The Habsburgs had direct control over the town.

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People from all over Europe gathered in Hallstatt because of the salt trade.

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Cuts in the surface show traces of mining activity.

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Rock salt in the Middle Ages was known as white gold and highly expensive.

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Rock salt in the Middle Ages was known as white gold and highly valued.

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Some parts of the salt mines are still used today, continuing the tradition of salt production.

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Hallstatt, the most beautiful lakeside town, is a fine example of man and nature coexisting in harmony.

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