In the center of the ceiling a female figure is recognisable. She is the allegory of Faith

In the center of the ceiling is a female figure. She is the allegory of Faith

In the Hercules legend, Emperor Karl VI liked to be celebrated as a successor to the Roman emperors

It was the wishes of the abbot and monastic community to have a grand Abbey to reflect it's religious purpose

Johann Michael Rottmayr did the frescoes & altar paintings

Jörg Breu's winged altar with the cross by Arnulf Rainer

Jörg Breu's winged altar with the cross by Arnulf Rainer

Jörg Breu's winged altar with the cross by Arnulf Rainer

Jörg Breu's winged altar with the cross by Arnulf Rainer

Jörg Breu's winged altar with the cross by Arnulf Rainer

Jörg Breu's winged altar with the cross by Arnulf Rainer

Jörg Breu's winged altar with the cross by Arnulf Rainer

Jörg Breu's winged altar with the cross by Arnulf Rainer

Kolomanibrunnen in the middle of Melk town square

Library books mainly comprise historical works from the 19th c. onwards, which testify to the interests of this time period