Melk is one of towns in
Austria situated some 110 km east of
Linz and 110 km from
the capital, 120 km south-west of Austria -
Czech Republic border. The population of Melk is about 3,800 people (census of 2011). People mostly visit Melk to see its benedictine monasteries.
The closest airport Linz (IATA: LNZ) is about 120 km away.
Things to do in Melk
Melk Abbey or Stift Melk is an Austrian Benedictine abbey, and one of the world's most famous monastic sites. It is located above the town of Melk on a rocky outcrop overlooking the river Danube in Lower Austria, adjoining the Wachau valley.
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