🇦🇹Austria
Göttweig Abbey
Göttweig Abbey is a Benedictine monastery situated in Austria, near Krems an der Donau. Founded in 1083, it stands on a hill in the Wachau Valley, covering an area of about 26,000 square meters. The abbey is notable for its Baroque architecture, especially its imperial staircase.
More about Göttweig Abbey
Constructed in the Baroque style under architect Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt, Göttweig Abbey was largely rebuilt after a fire in 1718. The library houses over 140,000 volumes, and the imperial staircase is adorned with frescoes by Paul Troger. The site is accessible via local roads, with visitor information available at the entrance.