Both Pallas Athena and Hercules allude to Emperor Karl VI

Cabbage patch dolls of Melk

Cafe Furst - Original Marzipan was created here

Cafe Munding Konditorei , the most traditional confectioners in town

Carillon in Residenz Square

Ceiling fresco showing Pallas Athena on a chariot drawn by lions - a symbol of wisdom and moderation

City map of Melk

Coffee stop[Salzburg - Austria]

Crowds making their way up the steps Melk Benedictine Abbey

Detail of the Amalie Monstrance

Dürnstein | Danube River cruise

Dürnstein | Danube River cruise

Entrance to the Melk Benedictine Abbey

Faith is surrounded by four groups of angels, who represent the four Cardinal Virtues: Wisdom, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance

Faith is surrounded by four groups of angels, who represent the four Cardinal Virtues: Wisdom, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance