Among the religious, there is always the expression of the Great Infinite in many of their work. When we visited Melk Abbey in Melk, Austria this summer, we saw clear demonstrations in many of their structures.
Ceremonial Hall at Melk Abbey, Melk, Austria, Summer 2013, photo credit (c) Likeitiz
A beautifully preserved ceremonial hall at the Abbey showcased the artist’s view of the splendor of the heavenly skies with all that is celestial or perhaps, even astrological.
Endless Corridor at Melk Abbey, Melk, Austria, Summer 2013, photo credit (c) Likeitiz
This pristine corridor was seen just off the entrance to the beginning of our walking tour through the Abbey last Summer.
Spiral Staircase at Melk Abbey, Melk, Austria, Summer 2013, photo credit (c) Likeitiz
This spiral staircase we came down from was just off the chapel. When we looked up, it seemed that the staircase kept winding up and up and up! Here’s another view of it:
Spiral Staircase viewed from below at Melk Abbey, Melk, Austria, Summer 2013, photo credit (c) Likeitiz
The last photo is a trick done with mirrors. At the bottom of the stairwell, there was this big circular mirror that shows the spirals of the staircase beautifully.
This post was inspired by the Ben Huberman’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Infinite. Do go see what the others have done with the challenge!
Here’s what some people who’ve been to the Abbey have said so far:
- Melk Abbey (euroliss.wordpress.com)
- 18th September – Melk & Krems – Austria (laurencewesley55.wordpress.com)
- Day trip to Melk! (meghaneboland.wordpress.com)
- Oct 01..Part 2….Melking moments… (euroblog13.wordpress.com)
- Melk (kens1020.wordpress.com)
- MERICA……and the All Gold Abbey (A Memoir of Melk) (newbeginnings14.wordpress.com)
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Hi I’m just putting a link to this post of yours in my blog to be published early tomorrow morning in Australia. We visited Melk earlier this year and I have been writing about this area in a memoir. Hope you don’t mind.
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Not at all. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. We enjoyed our visit to Melk Abbey. It has been quite well preserved.
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Beautiful!
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Incredible shots of incredible creations. Thanks!
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Beautiful! The richness of textures, colors and artistic craftmanship are just amazing. Infinitely wonderful!
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Love the ceiling in the corridor, what a splendid place 🙂
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Worth the day trip!
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What a beautiful and tranquil place!
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Yes, it was. Lovely visit all in all!
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