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    Rust
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    Rust

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    The small free city on the western shore of Lake Neusiedl calls itself the 'City of Storks and Fine Wine': Storks nest on many roofs, and the sweet Ruster Ausbruch comes from the vineyards.

    by Felix Gillen

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    The small free city on the western shore of Lake Neusiedl calls itself the 'City of Storks and Fine Wine': Storks nest on many roofs, and the sweet Ruster Ausbruch comes from the vineyards. Rust has been a royal free city since 1681; parts of the city wall and the Powder Tower from 1614 are preserved.

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    Fisher Church
    Church

    1Fisher Church

    The former fortified church on Town Hall Square was built in the 12th century on the remains of a Roman watchtower and is still surrounded by its wall today. Inside, you'll see frescoes from the Romanesque to the Late Gothic period and the Late Gothic Three Saints Altar. It is considered the oldest church in Burgenland.
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    Rust Resort
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    The lido at Ruster Bucht is open from May to September. With waterslides, a sunbathing lawn, mini golf, and beach volleyball, it's a relaxed family outing to Lake Neusiedl.
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    Restaurants in Rust

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    At the Old City Gate

    Regional cuisine in a welcoming, cozy courtyard, open throughout the day until 9 PM. Ideal if you're exploring the Old Town and still fancy a warm meal in the afternoon.
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    The Stork Taproom

    Hearty home cooking and fish specialties in the city of storks. A down-to-earth spot slightly off the Town Hall Square.
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    Roman Feast

    At Rathausplatz, right by the Fischerkirche, Römerzeche cooks rustically and traditionally. A down-to-earth spot for your lunch in the Old Town.
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    Neusiedler See

    Neusiedler See

    Europe's westernmost steppe lake is located in Burgenland, on the border with Hungary, and, at around 320 km², is Austria's largest lake. It is only one to two meters deep, fringed by reeds, and the heart of the Neusiedler See – Seewinkel National Park, one of Central Europe's most important bird sanctuaries.

    Landstrasse & Belvedere

    In the 3rd district are the two baroque Belvedere Palaces, built in the early 18th century for Prince Eugene of Savoy. The Upper Belvedere houses the world's largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt, including "The Kiss," and tram line D stops right outside.

    Wieden & Naschmarkt

    South of the Ring Road are the St. Charles Church and the Wien Museum on Karlsplatz. Along the Wiental, the Naschmarkt extends with market stalls and eateries; Saturdays see a flea market too.

    New Building & Museums Quarter

    Just behind the Ring is the MuseumsQuartier, a complex of historical and modern buildings housing the Leopold Museum, mumok, Kunsthalle Wien, and Architekturzentrum. Beyond that, the 7th district begins, with small shops, cafés, and eateries.

    Leopoldstadt & Prater

    The 2nd district is between Donaukanal and Danube. At the entrance to the Prater, the Riesenrad has been turning since 1897; behind it lie the Wurstelprater with its rides and the Grüner Prater's wide meadows and avenues. In the north of the district lies the Augarten.

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