This is the castle where Richard the Lionheart was held captive
Published date: Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:41:00 +0700Footage shows the castle where Richard the Lionheart was held captive in Austria.
The Durnstein castle, which sits in the Wachau Valley, is a medieval fortress best known as the place where Richard I of England was imprisoned after being captured by Duke Leopold V while returning from the Third Crusade.
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Dürnstein, Austria |
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10/08/2025 |
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ViralPress/SamiraLaffan |
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VRP169279 |
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Duration: 00:19 |
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Rating: News safe |
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