Melk Abbey

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by Thomas Ledl

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Melk Abbey in Melk, Austria, is a stunning Baroque Benedictine monastery that stands majestically overlooking the Danube River. Founded in 1089, the abbey has been a center of learning and culture for centuries. Its impressive architecture features grand halls, opulent frescoes, and an ornate library containing countless medieval manuscripts. The abbey church is particularly renowned for its magnificent interior, which includes intricate stuccoes and gilded altars.

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