Burg Dürnstein, Medieval castle ruins in Neumarkt, Austria.
Burg Dürnstein is a medieval castle ruin located on a hilltop above Neumarkt in the Styria region. The remaining walls and foundations give you a sense of the fortress that once dominated this hillside position.
The fortress was built between 1140 and 1145 by Hademar I of Kuenring and later served as a prison for King Richard the Lionheart from 1192 to 1193. This imprisonment was a significant event that connected the castle to broader European history.
The name comes from thorn bushes that once covered the hilltop. When you walk through the ruins today, you can still sense how this fortress watched over the valley below.
The ruins are free to visit and open throughout the year without any entrance fees. Wear sturdy shoes because the path to the site is steep and the ground is uneven in places.
Legend says a troubadour named Blondel de Nesle located the imprisoned king by singing a special song that only Richard knew. This medieval tale remains one of the most memorable stories connected to the fortress.
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