Title:
Melk Abbey, Melk, Austria, Photographer unknown, circa 1870
Description:
A striking stereoview depicting the Baroque façade of Melk Abbey (Stift Melk), dramatically perched on a rocky promontory above the Danube River in Lower Austria. The view shows the richly ornamented twin towers and central dome, with the surrounding monastic buildings cascading along the hillside. This Benedictine abbey is among Austria’s most celebrated architectural landmarks, renowned for its ornate interiors and commanding location.
Photographer/publisher:
Photographer unknown
Period/date:
Circa 1870
Dimensions:
Approx. 17.5 x 8.5 cm
Condition:
Very good; minor toning and slight wear to mount edges.
Reverse:
Reverse blank.
Keywords:
abbey, monastery, Baroque, Danube, Benedictine
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