Melk Abbey is a restored 18th-century Baroque Benedictine monastery established in the 11th century, dominating the Danube Valley with a 200-foot-tall dome, symmetrical towers, and an art-lined interior including frescoes and a grand library. Visitors tour the abbey as part of a day trip through the scenic Wachau Valley, which stretches 24 miles between Melk and Krems and is blanketed with vineyards, charming villages, and castle ruins accessible by bike, boat, or bus.
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