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On the banks of the winding Danube river, past crumbling castles, quaint towns with orange-topped roofs and vineyards bursting with grapes ready for harvest, is one of Austria’s most iconic sites: Melk Abbey. The monastery is impossible to miss -especially for those approaching the town on a river cruise- as it’s perched high on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful town below. Its sunshine yellow facade is a welcoming sight, and the twin spires and huge octagonal dome make for an inspiring scene. Built in the early 1700s as a royal palace, Melk Abbey was eventually gifted to Benedictine monks who turned the estate into a fortified abbey. Today, despite being open to tourists, it continues to serve its religious purpose and is home to hundreds of pupils training to become monks. While monk sightings aren’t guaranteed, stunning lookout points, incredible architecture and some rather shocking surprises make it well worth a visit.
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