Melk Abbey is a stunning baroque monastery in the small town of Melk in Lower Austria. It was founded in 1089 by Leopold II, Margrave of Austria and consecrated to Saints Peter and Paul by Archbishop Gebhard of Salzburg. The abbey is a major cultural centre and a popular tourist destination. Visitors can explore the impressive library, which houses over 80,000 books and a printing press in its collection. Other noteworthy abbey features include its grand dome, luxurious halls and courtyards, magnificent frescoes, and a marble crypt. Visitors can also take tours of the abbey's churches. The abbey is an active monastery for Benedictine monks and is home to their seminary college, which offers academic programs in philosophy and theology.