The Melk Abbey just west of Vienna Austria is a magnificent Baroque monastery. The yellow and white castle is perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Danube River. In this blog I share our visit in May 2025 on our Viking Grand European Cruise.
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Austria: Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna (Art & Travel)
Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria is a spectacular palace and gardens similar to Versailles, France. Visitors not only experience its grandeur, but get a glimpse into the lives of the infamous Habsburg family and the fascinating empress, Maria Theresa! Sharing my experience in this blog allowed me to enjoy this experience to a deeper level.
Austria: Klimt & the Belvedere in Vienna (Art & Travel)
Klimt and the Belvedere were a highlight of our Viking river cruise through Vienna, Austria. Klimt’s use of gold leaf made seeing “The Kiss” in person much more spectacular than imagined!
Valentine’s Day: Art in A Kiss (Klimt)
Happy Valentine’s Day! I’ve selected Klimt’s famous painting, The Kiss” to represent this day we set aside to show love for those close to us: family, friends and lovers. For discussion on this life-size, golden art and the famous artist, check out this week’s blog.
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