Melk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Melk
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Melk Abbey
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 Melk
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Lower Austria | |
| District | Melk | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25.7 km2 (9.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) | |
| Population
(2018-01-01)
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| • Total | 5,529 | |
| • Density | 215.1/km2 (557.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
3390
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| Area code | 0 27 52 | |
| Vehicle registration | ME | |
| Website | www.melk.gv.at | |
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.
See also
In Spanish: Melk para niños
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