This competition is now closed. The correct answer is Danube. The castle is Durnstein, near Melk, Austria, where Richard the Lionheart was held while on his way back to England from the Third Crusade (clues highlighted below). Thanks to everyone who took part in our 150 mystery picture competitions.
The Mirror Travel mystery picture competition for October has been revealed - can you guess where we are?
Each month, we post a photo - all you need to do is work out where it is and you could win three superb illustrated DK Travel Guide books.To give you a helping hand, we'll be revealing clues here - so make sure to check back, and follow @MirrorTravel and @TravelEdNigel on Twitter for updates!
This month's picture - which is our 150th and final challenge - shows the ruins of a castle situated above a world famous river, which runs through a landlocked country. A renowned royal was a 'guest' at the castle for four months.
The question for October - name the river
CLUE 1: Lacking gold bullion, he artfully avoided the ransom
CLUE 2: Book Richard an Uber so he can get away?
THE PRIZE: The first correct answer chosen at random will win three beautifully illustrated DK Travel country or city guides of their choice, each up to a value of £19.99. For a full list of titles visit dk.co.uk
HOW TO ENTER: When you think you've guessed our mystery location, simply fill out the form below with your answer and details.
NB: If you are viewing this page on the Mirror app, you'll need to enter via the desktop or mobile websites.
LAST MONTH'S ANSWER: Our September picture (below) was Little Island at Pier 55, a 2.4 acre artificial island park in the Hudson River in New York City. It's built on 132 pot-shaped concrete structures and opened in May 2021. It’s a popular free tourist attraction.
Correct answer: New York City.
Terms & Conditions
Competition closes at 23:59 on October 31, 2022.
Entry is open to aged 18/over only. Employees of Reach plc, DK Travel Ltd, their families, agents, suppliers of the prizes and anyone professionally connected with this Competition are excluded from entering.
Only one free entry per person via the competition entry form above.
Entries made using methods generated by a script, macro or the use of automated devises or bulk entries will be void. No responsibility is accepted for entries which are invalid, incomplete, illegible, lost or delayed in transit, or which fail to be properly submitted. All of which will be deemed void.
- Entry is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
- Winner will be the first correct answer drawn at random after lines close.
- Prize: three DK Travel country or city guides of winner's choice to max rrp £19.99 delivered within 28 days of competition closing date.
- Prize not transferable, no whole/part cash alternatives.
- Standard Reach plc Rules apply, see www.mirror.co.uk/rules
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