Danube 1999

03 Melk

Melk is a small, pretty town -- very easy to walk around in.

Melk Abbey was founded in 1089 when Leopold II, Margrave of Austria gave one of his castles to Benedictine monks. Today's Baroque abbey was built between 1702 and 1736.
  • "Ferry house"
  • Sausages
  • Our ticket to Melk Abbey
  • Melk Abbey
  • Going through the gate
  • Melk Abbey entrance detail