Melk | There is a shade of yellow known as Theresian Yellow

Leaving Slovakia, the cruise ship heads towards the Wachau Valley in Austria. It just so happens to start drizzling during the cruise through the valley, making the small town appear even more tranquil and serene. The suitable climate has contributed to the Wachau Valley's renowned wines🍷 And here, it also boasts the 'Wachau Cultural Landscape,' a World Heritage site. Main Building Area🏠 Situated atop a rocky hill in the town of Melk in Lower Austria, Melk Abbey was built in the 17th century. With Theresian Yellow as its main color scheme, the abbey is elegant yet functional. This vibrant monastery, despite the passage of time, also houses a school with 900 local students. Melk Abbey is considered one of the representatives of Baroque architecture, with strong contrasts in color, light and shadow, and sculpturality. From the museum to the colorful frescoes on the dome, to the 'world's most beautiful library,' one can see medieval notes passed down to this day, encounter silverware inlaid with jewels, and collections still of scientific research value. It is said that there are 140,000 volumes of books here, but the precious editions and medieval manuscripts are all stored in the vaulted cellar of the library... The terrace offers a panoramic view of the Danube River and the town of Melk, don't miss it. Garden Area🌳 Due to the rain, the umbrellas brought down from the cruise ship unexpectedly match the yellow color. After visiting the main area of the abbey, the garden is also an essential part to visit (combined ticket). In the garden, both the trees and the lawns are neatly trimmed, some like umbrellas, some like rice balls🍙, and there is even a hint of Eastern symmetrical aesthetics. The garden pavilion is full of damp frescoes by Perg, and the garden behind it is like stepping into the Emerald City. It is recommended to walk down the hill, passing through this ancient and colorful town. If time allows, you can also choose a local restaurant to try Austrian schnitzel (recommended: Lupelius). No need to worry for those with a Chinese stomach, as there is a sizable Chinese restaurant (China House) right on the main street of the town.

The well-deserved Melk Abbey

Melk Abbey on the Danube, a Benedictine religious building with nearly a thousand years of history, its main structure adopts the Baroque style. Because it was sponsored by the Habsburg family during construction, the exterior wall adopted the warm yellow tone loved by Queen Theresa, and the interior decoration is mostly Rococo style. The stunning golden spiral staircase, the extremely luxurious church, and the mysterious library with more than 100,000 medieval religious manuscripts are all priceless treasures. This is a temple that combines religious culture, architectural art, and the natural scenery of the Danube. Therefore, Melk Abbey was selected as a World Cultural Heritage, which is indeed well-deserved!

A day trip to Melk Abbey in Austria.

Melk Abbey in Austria is located on the top of the town of Melk, overlooking the Wachau Valley of the Danube River. This exquisite Baroque-style abbey was built in the 17th century. Many monasteries were dissolved by Joseph II, but Melk Abbey was preserved and survived the Second World War. It still has over 500 rooms today. Once becoming a monk, it means dedicating one's entire life, including property, marriage, and devotion, to religious beliefs. Monks are ascetics, and they are self-sufficient in food and clothing. They pray six times a day. They wake up at one o'clock in the morning to pray, then go back to sleep, wake up again to pray, and pray before every meal. After breakfast, they work in the fields, and after lunch, they copy the Bible in the afternoon. In fact, some monks do not understand Latin, so there are inevitably some errors in later versions of the Bible.

Melk Abbey on the banks of the Danube River.

Visitors are not allowed to take photos inside the Melk Abbey, so I usually refrain from doing so out of respect. The most beautiful parts here are the library and the golden church. The Melk Abbey sits atop a mountain, overlooking the Danube River. This Benedictine monastery stands solemnly amidst the beautiful scenery of the region. Since the 12th century, the Melk Abbey established a theological school and built a library. The library houses over 100,000 medieval manuscripts, all of which are priceless treasures. It is the essence of the Melk Abbey and one of the ten most beautiful libraries in the world. The monastery is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, and the magnificent view of the Danube River can be seen from the platform of the monastery. The Melk Abbey was founded in 1089. The breathtaking Baroque architecture was built from 1702 to 1736, featuring exquisite murals. The library houses countless medieval manuscripts. Due to its reputation and academic value, Melk Abbey was spared during the mass dissolution of Austrian monasteries by Joseph II from 1780 to 1790, and escaped the destruction of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1938, after the annexation of Austria by Germany, most of the school and monastery were nationalized by the Nazis. Visitors can reach the rooftop of the monastery after touring inside, where they can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, including rivers, bridges, and fairy tale-like rooftops, from all directions.

The last stop of the Viking Cruise Tour to Austria is the starting point of the Wachau Valley, the cultural and religious center of Austria, the town of Melk. This small town full of medieval style is the most beautiful monastery in the world. Famous for Melk Abbey. The extraordinary and splendid Melk Abbey is a typical Baroque building. It was built between 1702 and 1738. The Austrian royal family members loved to go on holiday. Princess Sissi went to Vienna to marry Fran. The road to the emperor Zizev had also stayed here. No matter which angle you look at, this majestic grand building is amazing. The library of the Melk Abbey is known as one of the "world's most beautiful libraries". The museum houses more than 100,000 volumes of precious manuscripts and books from the Middle Ages. The academic value is extraordinary. It is included in the World Cultural Heritage. The Rococo-style rotating wooden ladder outside the library has long been a gorgeous work that photographers love.

Melk Abbey is a Benedictine monastery on the rock of Melk, Lower Austria. It overlooks the Danube River and is adjacent to the beautiful Wachau Valley. It was founded in 1089

Melk Abbey Melk Abbey stands on top of the rock, overlooking this quiet and peaceful. On the 179-meter-high Royal Corridor of Melk Abbey, portraits of each of the Austrian emperors are also hung. There are beautiful murals in the courtyard. On the second floor of the south side, the monasterys historical relics and the treasures of the monastery are displayed. The monastery library on the second floor of the north is also extremely refined and luxurious. The Melk Abbey Library houses many precious medieval manuscripts. Walking on the stone road of the monastery overlooking the entire town of Melk, passing through the bishop's courtyard, you can climb the luxurious emperor's steps and walk along the 200-meter long corridor. On both sides of the promenade are portraits of Austrian rulers. Next, you can see the library. On the top of the library is a mural painted by Paul Trog. The entire library has more than 90,000 books. Dean is the most favorite of the church here, the church in the courtyard is carved and painted everywhere. The Viking Cruises took us to many beautiful churches along the way, and we were somewhat tired of the church. But here, we can't help but sigh again and praise. and the corridor leading to the church is full of geometric beauty, the stairs extending infinitely to the roof form a spiral shape, with magnificent murals, just take a shot, are big!

This is the most beautiful monastery library in the world. The most beautiful library in Europe, the Melk Abbey is definitely the top five. Since the interior of the monastery cannot be photographed, more beautiful scenery can only be left to experience. Melk Abbey is known as a model of the Baroque monastery. The history of the Melke monastery is much longer than the history of the town of Melk itself. In fact, the town of Melk was founded on the basis of the monastery. According to historical records, Melk was once the spiritual center of Austria, as the capital. The Melke Abbey also has a dedicated local guide to take us on a tour to give us a detailed explanation. In fact, the library is only part of the monastery.

The town of Melk itself has some medieval buildings, some inns, a Renaissance-style post office, a guard tower, and a 15th-century pastoral church with a striking cross. Similar to the ancient town of China, there are only about 5,000 people in the town. So famous, it is the Melk Abbey that really attracts outsiders. The architectural style is the largest baroque building in Austria. The Melk Abbey is located on the top of the mountain, and the monastery overlooks the entire Danube TIPS: Photographs are not allowed inside Melk Abbey

The church itself is the highlight of the Melk Abbey. In stark contrast to many of the dark Gothic cathedrals in Europe, the ornate church is filled with natural light, and the soft rose and gold tones bring inspiration to this space. A 200-foot mural dome complements the beautiful gilded Baroque church and looks out into the sky. Melk Abbey is also one of the most beautiful (and most photographed) spiral staircases in the world. The Mack Abby staircase uses the Rococo style to connect the library to two high-level reading rooms that are not open to the public. If there is a ladder to heaven, I am sure it looks like this.

The most spectacular of the Melk Abbey is the lavish Melk Church. The baroque church is the highest point of the entire monastery, in order to better listen to the will of God. The interior of the church is magnificent and the ceiling is filled with religious stories. The art deco of the church brings together the most outstanding masterpieces from all fields: Antonio Beduzzi (design of interior murals, sketches), Johann Michael Rottmayr (wall paintings, altarpieces), Paul Troger ( Altarpiece), Giuseppe Galli-Bibiena (postal altar and altar design), Lorenzo Mattielli (sculpture design), Peter Widerin (sculpture).

Stift Melk, with its numerous treasures, is a Benedictine monastery on the rocky hills of Melk, overlooking the Danube. is part of the World Heritage Wachau Valley. The monastery has always been a bastion of learning, and its library has the greatest medieval manuscripts in the world. Mek Abi survived the religious reform and occupation of Napoleon and Hitler and was the longest-running Benedictine abbey in the world. As a premier abbey academy with more than 900 students, even today, you can often see black robe monks at work. The Abbey Park and Gardens are located behind the Melk Abbey and were only opened to the public in 2000. As an area where monks relax, gardens and gazebos are an interesting combination of form and whimsy. The park itself has an original English garden and a casual medicinal garden dotted with sculptures. This blend of styles extends to a marshmallow baroque pavilion featuring exotic animals and whimsical murals from the jungle. As you stroll through the gardens, you can also enjoy panoramic views of the Danube and the idyllic countryside of Austria numerical stories happening here, and countless people are here. Inside the library and church inside , you can't take photos. Tickets should not be lost, you need to check in the garden. Go down to the bridge and take a panoramic view.