Melk monastery

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Geo: 48.2271, 15.3296

The day after we sailed from Vienna, we entered the Wachau valley, a very picturesque stretch of the Danube lined by vineyards and small villages with churches and monasteries. Very relaxing to sit on the sun deck, down a Bavarian beer and watch the world go by.

The ship moored up at the town of Melk at which a monastery was founded 900 years ago. Several times the building was destroyed by fires and war but was rebuilt and is now mostly an 18th century building with a beautiful baroque church. It also has a stunning very old library and a beautiful marble hall. Outside there are gardens and courtyards and the old town is a short walk down between the monastery and the river. Once more we have time to sit in the sun and have yet another Bavarian beer.

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