Melk Abbey, Melk

Name: Melk Abbey
Address: Melk, Austria

#3 among attractions in Melk

Top attraction, Monastery, Baroque architecture

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Melk Abbey is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Lower Austria, 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. ()

Local name: Stift Melk Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 48°13'41"N, 15°20'2"E

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Melk Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vinothek Wein und Wachau, Schloss Luberegg, Brauhausturm, Postturm.

~880 ftSW
48°13'37"N • 15°19'51"E
Vinothek Wein und Wachau, Melk
5 min walk • Shopping, Museum
1 miW
Forts and castles
Schloss Luberegg
25 min walk • Luberegg Castle is located in St. Georgen near Emmersdorf in the district of Melk in Lower Austria on the left bank of the Danube. Built around 1780 by Joseph Weber von Fürnberg, it first served as a lumbering and postal station, then as the seat...
~1800 ftSW
48°13'33"N • 15°19'39"E
Brauhausturm, Melk
9 min walk • Tower
~1110 ftSW
48°13'35"N • 15°19'48"E
Postturm, Melk
6 min walk • Tower
0.9 miN
Locality
Emmersdorf
25 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is the magnificent Melk Abbey, a stunning example of Baroque architecture that overlooks the Danube River. Visitors can take a guided tour of the abbey to learn about its rich history and marvel at its ornate interiors and beautiful...