Best places: Monasteries in Austria

Lavish 11th-century Baroque abbey overlooking the River Danube from atop a rocky outcrop.

Tours are given at this 12th-century abbey, the oldest continuously occupied Cistercian monastery.

Huge Baroque monastery with an ornate library, a marble hall & the grave of composer Anton Bruckner.

Old monastery featuring Baroque architecture & a large library with manuscripts & ceiling frescos.

👍👍 I have been at this monestary many times as my moms family is from Linz..it is my absolute favorite place on earth..its like being in heaven when you walk in..pictures dont do it ...you have to see it in real... brearhtakingly beautiful..love the blue sky and little cherubs and angels flying all aro...

Rebuilt in the 18th century, this Benedictine monastery has Baroque architecture & scenic views.

Baroque abbey home of the Verdun Altar, a lavish copper plated altar dating from the 12th century.

👍👍 Amazing Baroque Architecture! Great Music!

👍👍 Beautiful little UNESCO village in the Wachau Valley with the famous blue Baroque stift. Durnstein is also famous for the castle ruins which held Richard the Lionheart captive as well as its vineyards. A walk through the old town is a lovely experience with many shops selling local products to souve...

Catholic church & monastery dating to the 7th century, featuring a cemetery, catacombs & a museum.

Abbey dating to 777, home to Benedictine monks, with artworks, sacred relics & guided visits.

👍👍 Amazing abbey unmatched in Austria! It is a historic and religious masterpiece that retains its original architecture in styles that only really still exist in France. The cloister in particular is unique in this region. You can use an audioguide for the grounds and building and then there are two s...

👍👍 A really beautiful, worth seeing facility and very good tour! Noon prayer only at 11 a.m. Guided tour and lasts about 10 minutes and was something different ... Thank you!

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this expansive Baroque complex offers art & cultural history tours.

👍👍 Fantastic Baroque Cistercian Abbey. Beautifully kept. There is a gift shop and restaurant here. Entrance only via a guided tour, currently €12.50

👍👍 Wir waren im vergangenen Jahr schon einmal zur Besichtigung im Stift Seitenstetten und haben jetzt in diesem Jahr uns im Stift ein Einzel- und ein Zweibettzimmer genommen. Die Zimmer sind stilvoll eingerichtet. Alle Räume sind sehr sauber und gepflegt. Das Bad, bzw. die Bäder neu, modern, gut ausges...

Franciscan church with architectural details (including a Baroque interior) from several periods.

👍👍 A place to rediscover yourself and remember that peace of mind should be priority in our life; a good mind is a happy mind ;)

Benedictine monastery founded in the 8th century & a protected monument, with a church & a crypt.

👍👍 Wonderful view of the city, after a steep climb with many stair. But it is totally worth it!