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Dürnstein and The Legend of Blondel

April 24, 2014 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Durnstein-Stiftskirche

DURNSTEIN CASTLE WAS WHERE BLONDEL FOUND THE IMPRISONED RICHARD THE LIONHEART: Amsterdam to Budapest River Cruise – Avalon Waterways – Day 11 By late morning, we were back on the ship in Melk and sailing for Dürnstein, frequently referred to as the “Pearl of the Wachau”. Dürnstein is only a short distance away from Melk, […]

Filed Under: Sightseeing Tagged With: amsterdam to budapest river cruise, blondel, Durnstein, durnstein stiftskirche, the wachau

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