Durnstein
King Richard the Lionheart Kidnapped and Held at Durstein Castle 1192-1194 by Duke Leopold of Austria. He was released upon payment of a ransom of 100,000 pounds of silver.
The Castle, Destroyed by Swedish Troops in 1645, during the 30 Years War
Shopping!
Very Scenic Town!
Sailing to Melk
Nose in the Ground Sculpture
Melk, Austria
Home of the Melk Monastery, Originally build in 1014; rebuilt in 1746
Walking to the Monastery
Outside Photos. (Pix not allowed inside the monastery.)
View from Near the Top of the Monastery
The Gardens
Heading Back to the Boat
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