Melk Travel Guide

Rows and rows of historic books fill the golden shelves in the library at the Stift Melk in Austria, Europe.

Book lovers would be amazed at the collection of historic books that line the shelves in the library at the Stift Melk in Austria, Europe. When you enter the library, the decor is breathtaking and tall book shelves tower above you filled with incredible historic books.A balcony above the first level has shelves where many more rows hold more of these rare books. Each book has gold colored inlay on the cover of the books and they too sparkle in the lighting of the library.Not only do the books glisten, but the entire interior of the library is done in gold and brown hues which also reflect the light. Students that attend school at the Stift Melk make full use of the library and can find their research in any of the approximate...

Melk, sur le bord du Danube vaut absolument le déplacement - si possible en bateau depuis Vienne pour admirer la chatoyante nature de l'arrière pays de la Basse-Autriche. L'abbaye (Stifft Melk) nichée au sommet d'une montagne et visible de très loin est absolument grandiose et compte probablement parmis les plus beaux monuments religieux chrétiens au Monde

If you like to explore charming little Baroque towns on the Danube, you can't miss Melk!  Stift Melk, the golden Benedictine abbey set on a rocky hill above the town, dates back to the early eighteenth century.  Take the abbey tour to see exquisite chapels, libraries, ceiling frescoes, and some great photo opportunities!