The abbey was gorgeous — and we had it all to ourselves. As we headed back to our bus, the sun was setting, although it was not even 6 p.m., and I pulled on my gloves and hat to brace against ...

Less than an hour away from Vienna, Melk Abbey is located above the town of Melk. Built in 1732, this monastery sits high above the town. The abbey was found in 1089, when Leopold II donated it to ...

Around 100,000 books dating back to the year 900 and the many rooms are being restored at Austria’s historic Melk Abbey’s Library. Restoration work has begun in an Austrian library containing ...