Melk, a pretty little Baroque town of 5,000 people in Austria, is famous for its Benedictine Abbey built in the early 18th century on the site of an earlier abbey dating back to 1089 and affording a stunning view of Wachau Valley and the Danube. The abbey library contains numerous mediaeval manuscripts, including 750 incunables, while the church, completely renovated thirty years ago, is splendidly baroque.
The first view of Melk Abbey on the cycle path
The Abbey dominates the town
Example of mediaeval architecture in Melk
Typical baroque building in Melk
The entrance to Melk Abbey
The inner courtyard of Melk Abbey
One of the beautiful painted ceilings in the Abbey
The marble room where important visitors were always taken
Staircase showing painted ceilings inside the Abbey
Elegant staircase inside the Abbey
The Garten Pavillion at Melk Abbey
Inside the Garten Pavillion
Interior of the Abbey church
View of Wachau and the Danube from the Abbey
Splendidly Baroque indeed!
The Abbey at Melk was certainly one of the highlights of our trip through Austria as well. It’s a shame we didn’t have more time to spend exploring the town itself – the photos look fantastic 🙂
Thanks Daniel!
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