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Dürnstein
This article discusses the village of Dürnstein in der Wachau (Dürnstein in the Wachau). There is also a Dürnstein in der Steiermark (Dürnstein in Styria)
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| State: | Lower Austria |
| Districts of Austria : | Krems-Land |
| Area size : | 16.81 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 931 (Census of 2001) |
| Population density: | 55 people per km² |
| Sea level: | 209 m |
| Postal code: | 3601 |
| Area code: | 0 27 11 |
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| Registration plate code: | KR
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| Official Municipality Code: | 3 13 04 |
| Subdivisions: | 3 catastral communities in the land register |
| Address of Municipality Office: | Dürnstein 25 3601 Dürnstein |
| Official website: | www.duernstein.at |
| E-Mail Address: | office@duernstein.at |
| Politics | |
| Mayor: | Barbara Schwarz (ÖVP) |
| Community Council: | 19 Members: 12 ÖVP, 4 SPÖ, 3 FPÖ |
Dürnstein is a town in the Wachau in Lower Austria.
Subdivisions
In the land register , Dürnstein is subdivided into the catastral communities of Dürnstein, Oberloiben and Unterloiben.
History
In the castle above the town, King Richard the Lion-Hearted of England was held captive by Duke Leopold V after their dispute during the Third Crusade in 1192.
Last updated: 06-02-2005 04:29:55
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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