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.
Melke Monastery, towering over the rocky hills and overlooking the Danube, adjacent to the Wahoo Valley, gorgeously interspersed with mysterious religious colors, is one of the world's oldest monasteries.
Myrk Monastery is a monastery I love so much, and I often imagine the nuns shuttled inside, which is a bit like the Chinese deep palace compound, and may not be so free.
The interior of the monastery is visited to the monastery rooftop, from which you can see the distant landscape, looking back and forth, whether it is a river or a small bridge, and the roof of the fairy tale world.
The Melk Monastery is located in the beautiful valley area, not as famous as the French Monastery of Cernanke. But the overall building is magnificent, magnificent and rich in collections. There is no church ⛪️, it is worth a visit!
It is more like a palace, facing the tall twin-tower church with dark green vaults.
Melke Abbey is built on a towering cliff with an impressive library inside
Many people have been to Melk Monastery, but I am talking about a neglected beauty in the monastery I accidentally saw CCTV introducing the world’s most beautiful spiral staircase in Melk Monastery before I set off. So I came here to look for this staircase. In fact, everyone will pass this staircase, but everyone is just passing by. I don’t know that this staircase needs to be observed. From the top down, there is a mirror at the bottom of the stairs, reflecting the rotation of the stairs. As if it will go on forever, so wonderful idea; but the most beautiful to look up from the bottom of the stairs, can only make a surprise: wow! so beautiful! I am very glad that I did not miss this beautiful scenery, thank you CCTV!
In the morning, I visited the Austrian Melk monastery, with Italian architecture, exquisite gold leaf walls, 64-foot corridors and mural ceilings, but unfortunately no photography is allowed, handmade all-wood floor clocks, but the sound is not good.