Melk
Melk is a city in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is the capital of the district of the same name. It is best known as the site of a massive baroque Benedictine monastery named Melk Abbey. The city has a long history, it was first mentioned in the 9th century. Part of the city is a UNESCO world heritage site.
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| Coordinates: 48°14′N 15°21′E / 48.233°N 15.350°ECoordinates: 48°14′N 15°21′E / 48.233°N 15.350°E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Lower Austria |
| District | Melk |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Patrick Strobl (ÖVP) |
| Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 3390 |
| Vehicle registration | ME |
| Website | www.melk.gv.at |
