Dürnstein Castle (ruins)
At the end of the 12th century, Richard the Lionheart King of England, previously captured in Vienna, was taken to the Dürnstein Castle (Germ. Burgruine Dürnstein). A high ransom was demanded. The silver thus obtained allowed i.a. to minting Austrian coins.
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- Dürnstein Castel (ruins) – southern city wall.
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- Dürnstein Castel (ruins) – view from the main street.
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- Dürnstein Castel (ruins).
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