Monument to the victims of the fire in Melk Abbey
Monument to the victims of the fire in Melk Abbey, Memorial monument at Melk Abbey, Austria
The stone monument stands as a remembrance marker for those who died during the devastating fire at Melk Abbey in 1805.
The memorial, constructed in 1891, marks a tragic event during the Napoleonic Wars when Russian soldiers were imprisoned in the abbey.
The monument incorporates Russian inscriptions and Orthodox crosses, reflecting the connection between Austrian and Russian military history.
Located at coordinates 48.21817, 15.30976, the monument is accessible through the main grounds of Melk Abbey in Lower Austria.
The memorial structure holds designation number 80049 in the Austrian heritage protection registry, marking its status as a protected cultural site.
Location: Melk
GPS coordinates: 48.21817,15.30976
Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:13
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