▲ Melk Abbey (Stift Melk) is a Benedictine monastery situated on a rocky outcrop in the town of Melk, Lower Austria, Austria, overlooking the Danube River and adjacent to the picturesque Wachau Cultural Landscape. Founded in 1089, the awe-inspiring Baroque structure seen today was constructed between 1702 and 1736, featuring exquisite frescoes and a library housing countless medieval manuscripts.
▲ The Wachau Cultural Landscape is a branch of the Danube Valley, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, making it a popular destination that attracts numerous travelers. The entire historical footprint here is remarkably well-preserved. Visitors can admire local architecture, including monasteries and castles, as well as agricultural facilities for grape cultivation. It can be said that traces of the region's evolution since prehistoric times have been meticulously preserved.
