Durnstein cruise stop

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Geo: 48.395, 15.5196

Little town of 350 inhabitants who host approximately 1.5 million tourists per year.

2,000 year old wine producing region with a special micro climate due to the terrain.

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Photos

Durnstein
Village pillory (market marker and punishment post).
11th© castle on the hill, where Richard the Lionheart was held ransom for 20 tonnes of silver by Leopold. The ransom made the town wealthy and they could afford fortifications and improvements to the river's trafficability.

Wachau wine tasting
A lively Brit (standing in the background) entertained and informed us about the local wine. Very fine Riesling and an OK red.
Sandra and Ken in the foreground.

Comments

[Nick Brooks]

Looks like you are drinking your way around Europe, surprised at you Lyse ! Very interesting trip so far, too bad you weren't able to give away your pencils