Klosterneuburg Monastery

Welcome to the magnificent Stift Kloh-ster-noy-boorg. Located just outside Veen, this profound complex is famously described as a place where the sky meets the earth. …

Every grand institution requires an origin myth, and Kloh-ster-noy-boorg's is particularly poetic. We begin our deep dive with the famous Legend of the Veil. …

As we gaze upon the sweeping Baroque facades, we must skip forward centuries to the reign of Emperor Charles the Sixth. In the early eighteenth century, Charles conceived of an incredibly ambitious plan. …

Step inside the completed secular wing, and prepare to be blinded by the luxurious lifestyle of the Haps-boorgs at their zenith. We stand at the foot of the Emperor's Staircase, an architectural marvel of sweeping curves and…

Let us leave the glittering Baroque world behind and descend into the older, medieval heart of the complex. As we enter the Gothic Cloister, the atmosphere shifts instantly. …

We now enter the spiritual center of the complex, the Monastery Church. Originally built in the twelfth century based on Italian design, the interior we see today is a glorious overlay of seventeenth century Baroque aesthetics. …

Our final interior stop brings us to the monastery's most valuable possession, the legendary Verdun Altar. This is widely considered one of the most impressive works of art of the entire Middle Ages. …

Before we depart from this incredible site, we must acknowledge the worldly, cultural traditions that also thrive here. Deep in the cellars lies the legendary Thousand Bucket Barrel, dating back to seventeen zero four. …

Before we depart from this incredible site, we must acknowledge the worldly, cultural traditions that also thrive here. Deep in the cellars lies the legendary Thousand Bucket Barrel, dating back to seventeen zero four. …