Melk Abbey, Oct 17, 2024

Sailing up the Danube from Vienna the ship stopped at the town of Melk. We took buses up to the Melk Abbey, a Benedictine Monastery, now with 17 members. It is a beautiful baroque building with lots of history and displays, including many statues. One statue, gilded with gold leaf, was said to have $120 in gold on it. After touring the abbey we bought some liqueur in the gift store then explored the very nice gardens attached to the abbey.Read more