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Melk Abbey (German: Stift Melk) is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Lower Austria, on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube river, adjoining the Wachau valley. The abbey contains the tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains of several members of the House of Babenberg , Austria's first ruling dynasty.
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Trained as a stonemason rather than as an architect, he...
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The Melk Abbey Library (Deutsch: Stiftsbibliothek Melk),...
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Melk (German pronunciation: ⓘ; older spelling: Mölk) is a city in the Austrian state of Lower Austria, next to the Wachau valley along the Danube. Melk has a population of 5,257 (as of 2012). It is best known as the site of a massive baroque Benedictine monastery named Melk Abbey.
Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque ensembles. Its splendid architecture is famous worldwide and part of UNESCO’s world heritage. Since 1089, the Benedictine monks have been living and working in Melk Abbey in uninterrupted tradition.
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Find out about Austria's largest Baroque structure in the Wachau Valley 〉Monestary overlooking the Danube river in Lower Austria 〉Visit the impressive library 〉UNESCO world heritage.
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Melk abbey is one of the most impressive Baroque ensembles north of the Alps and plays an important role in the history of early Austria.
A visit of world-famous Melk Abbey, which is part of UNESCO’s world heritage Wachau, represents a highlight of every excursion or journey to Austria. The abbey grounds are spacious, and many areas can be visited: the interactive map offers a complete overview and below you find information about the most important stops during your visit.
