Tourists visited a historical town in Austria, sparking feelings of medieval times.

Footage captured by holidaymaker Samira Laffan shows the 131 ft (40 m) blue Baroque bell tower at the town centre in Durnstein, on August 16.

Its intricate design features round-arched windows set on relief bases, while the spire is adorned with cherubic figures and crowned with a cross bearing the symbols of Christ's passion.

Inside the monastery is a small mausoleum shaped like a cave, with books shelved on a long table. In another room are miniature LEGO models of the blue-and-white tower and church.

The Rathaus, built in 1547, boasts colourful facades and coats of arms that commemorate the civic pride of the region over the centuries.

One of the community halls in the Rathaus features a spectacular Baroque-era wall painting, while Stift Durnstein's interior has massive paintings depicting the Passion of Christ throughout the church.

The Danube River flows alongside the town, framed by terraced vineyards and castle ruins.

The medieval atmosphere is completed by winding alleys of uneven stone leading to wine taverns, artisan shops, and centuries-old houses that have been carefully preserved.

Durnstein rose to prominence in the Middle Ages, most famously when Richard the Lionheart of England was captured and held in its castle in 1192, marking the town as a legendary site in European history.