Hauptplatz (Main Square), Melk (must see)

The Hauptplatz serves as Melk’s lively main square, a central stage for community life where history and modernity come together. Its architecture is especially notable, with houses that preserve late medieval and Gothic features. Look closely and you’ll notice bay windows, sturdy stone façades, shuttered openings, and iron-framed doors.

Market days bring a special energy to the square, transforming it into a bustling fairground. Stalls are filled with fresh produce, flowers, regional delicacies, and sometimes handmade crafts, keeping alive traditions of exchange that have animated the town for generations. Today, the Main Square remains a favorite gathering point, lined with cafés, shops, and terraces.