The capital of Lower Austria, St. Polten has a nice pedestrian zone with gracious old buildings, churches, a Diocese museum and the Museum of the Province of Lower Austria. The interior of the Romanesque cathedral is one of the finest examples of baroque design in Austria.
St. Polten, a convenient 35 mi/50 km west of Vienna, is also famous for its shopping and sports facilities, including a golf course.
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