Now we're in Austria. Melk is known for the Stift Melk (Melk Abbey) - a beautiful Benedictine monastery. For over 900 years monks have lived and worked there. They are active in the parishes, the school (750 pupils), the economy, culture, and tourism. The day we toured was Ascension Day. A Mass was being celebrated while we were there so we weren't allowed to take pictures, but I know how to be very discreet with my Canon! :-)
Durnstein has one of the finest Baroque towers in Austria, a prominent landmark of the Danube Valley.
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