Melk Abbey
Melk Abbey (German: Stift Melk) is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Lower Austria, Austria, on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube river, adjoining the Wachau valley. The abbey contains the tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau and the remains of several members of the House of Babenberg, Austria's first ruling dynasty.
| Melk Abbey | |
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| Native name German: Stift Melk | |
Melk Abbey | |
| Location | Austria |
| Coordinates | 48°13′41″N 15°20′02″E |
| Area | Europe |
| Architect | Jakob Prandtauer |
| Architectural style(s) | Baroque |
Location of Melk Abbey in Austria | |
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