In the city of Krems an der Donau, in the Austrian state of Lower Austria

 "Krems und Stein sind drei Städte" ("Krems and Stein are three towns") -- a local witticism

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(in the Austrian state of Lower Austria) The city of Krems an der Donau is found at the confluence of the Danube and Krems rivers northwest of Vienna. Krems, as it's locally known, is the gateway to the Wachau Valley and one of the prettiest towns on the Danube. Krems consists of three parts: Krems to the east, Stein (formerly a separate town) to the west, and the connecting suburb of Und (the German word for "and"). A great regional food scene; an intact historical center; top-quality Grüner Veltliner and Riesling whites from local vineyards; and high-caliber museums attract lots of tourists during the summer months. Aimless wandering may be a good way to explore Krems -- while checking out churches and museums, strolling the banks of the Danube, and sampling some local wine. Mentioned in 995 as an imperial fortress, it was chartered in the 12th century, when it had a mint. Of its medieval fortifications, the Steiner Gate, the Pulverturm (Powder Tower), and the Gozzoburg remain. Landmarks include the 13th-century Stadtburg (a fortress), the St. Veit parish church (one of Austria’s oldest Baroque churches); and two Gothic churches in Stein. Depicted here is the Steiner Gate in Krems: