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famous for the baroque blue tower of the abbey church,1733 - and ruins of the medeival castle where Richard Lionheart was held prisoner in 1192 during his return from the 3rd crusade

a visit to nearby Krems:

Here ends part 4 of the Danube cruise, Durnstein & Krems. /  Back on the boat for a night's rest before tomorrow's final leg, part 5, the scenic Wachau Valley ending at Melk Abbey. / home page