Austria - Kremsmunster

Kremsmunster
Benediktinerkloster Kremsmunster,
gegrundett 777

Someone sent me the following translation:
Kremsmünster is the name of the town. It means Münster an der Krems, cloister at the river Krems. Benediktinerkloster is cloister of the benedictine monks and gegründet 777 means founded in the year 777.

This was postmarked in 2009.

Austria - Melk Abby, Four Postcards

Stift Melk - Bibliothek und Kirche

A 3390 Melk an der Donau N.O.

Stift Melk seit 1089, Barocker Neubau von J. Prandtauer 1702 - 1736. 

1) Stiftsbibliothek, Hauptaal mit Decken-fresken von Paul Troger.

2) Stiftskirche hll. Peter und Paul, beruhmte hochbarocke Ausstattung.

From an on-line Translator:

Melk Abbey - library and church

A 3390 Melk on the Danube N.O.

Stift Melk since 1089, Baroque new building by J. Prandtauer 1702 - 1736.

1) Chapel Library, main room with ceiling frescoes by Paul Troger.

2) Stiftskirche hll. Peter and Paul, famous high baroque decor.

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A-3390 Melk a. d. Donau - Wachau

Barockstift der Benediktiner von Jakob

Prandtauer erbaut u. im Jahre 1728 fertiggestelt.

(Baroque cathedral of the Benedictines of Jacob

Prandtauer was built and finished in 1728.)

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Melk an der Donau, Wachau

(Melk on the Danube, Wachau)

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Stiftskirche Melk

Schalldeckel der Kanzel von Peter Widerin

1726 nach Galli-Bibiena

Foto: Baumgartner, Graz

From an on-line translator:

Stiftskirche Melk

Sound cap of the pulpit by Peter Widerin

1726 to Galli-Bibiena

Photo: Baumgartner, Graz

All four of these postcards were given to me in 2017. 

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Melk Abbey (German: Stift Melk) is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk, Austria, on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube river.

The abbey was founded in 1089 when Leopold II, Margrave of Austria gave one of his castles to Benedictine monks. A monastic school, the Stiftsgymnasium Melk, was founded in the 12th century, and the monastic library soon became renowned for its extensive manuscript collection. 

Today's Baroque abbey was built between 1702 and 1736 to designs by Jakob Prandtauer. Particularly noteworthy are the abbey church with frescos by Johann Michael Rottmayr and the library with countless medieval manuscripts, including a famed collection of musical manuscripts and frescos by Paul Troger.

Austria - Steiermark Multiview

Steiermark - Austria

Herbst im steirischen Weinland

Bildreihe links von oben:
Weinlese - Weinpressen - Maronibraten
Bild Mitte:
Klapotetz - Wahrzeichen des steirischen Weinlandes
Bildrehe rechts von oben
Hopfenpfluchen - Kurbisputzen - Woazschalen

translation:

Styria - Austria

Autumn in the Styrian wine

Image series from top left:
Vintage - wine presses - chestnuts roasting
Middle:
Klopotec - symbol of the Styrian wine country
Bildrehe right from top
Hopfenpfluchen - Kurbisputzen - Woazschalen
2009

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Styria (Steiermark) is a state or Bundesland, located in the southeast of Austria. The capital city is Graz.

Austria - Olympics, 1964

Olympiastadt Innsbruck
IX. Olympische
Winterspiele 1964

Olympiastadt Innsbruck, Tirol
Austragungsort der IX. Olympischen Winterspieie
vom 29. Janner bis 9. Februar 1964

1. Nordkettenbahn
2. gegen die Nordkette
3. Goldenes Bachl und Stadtturm
4. lgls gegen die Nordkette
5. gegen Glungezer und Patscherkofe

postmarked with two 1997 stamps from Austria

I put the above into a translator and this came out:

Olympic city of Innsbruck
IX. Olympic
Winter Games of 1964

Olympic city of Innsbruck, Tyrol
Hosted the IX. Olympic Winterspieie
of 29 Janner to 9 February 1964

1. Nordkettenbahn
2. against the northern chain
3. Golden Bachl and City Tower
4. LGLS against the northern chain
5. against Glungezer and Patscherkofe

Austria - Innsbruck, Hofburg with Fountain (Imperial Palace)

Innsbruk

Hofburg mit Leopoldbrunned und Hofkirche
Aufnahme Agfacolor

Photo: Steinmann Erwin
1958

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Hofburg Palace is located in Vienna, Austria and since 1279 has housed some of the most powerful people in European and Austrian history, including the Habsburg dynasty, rulers of the Austro-Hungarian empire. It currently serves as the official residence of the President of Austria.

Austria - Piarist Church in Krems

Piaristenkirche Krems
Gemalde von Martin Johann Schmidt (Kremser Schmidt), Orgel mit barockem Gehause
(Paintings by Martin Johann Schmidt (Kremser Schmidt), baroque organ with housing)
2013

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The Church of the Piarists, Piaristenkirche is believed to be the site of the oldest church in Krems. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and has stood on this site since at least 1284. It was greatly enlarged during the 15th Century.

Austria - Krems, Simandlbrunnen

Krems
Simandlbrunnen (Brunnen is Fountian)
2013

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Simandl is the joking name of a wife who henpecks her husband.
The legend tells that in 1528 in Krems lived Handl Simon who was beaten so much by his wife, that his name became the proverbial meaning.

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Krems is a town of around 24,000 people in Austria and is approximately 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Vienna.

Austria - Vienna, Schonbrunn Castle for Qantas Airlines

Qantas
by Air Mail

Quiet, tree-lined walk and tranquil pool in the grounds of Schonbrunn Castle, Vienna, another port of call on the Qantas world-wide network.

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Schönbrunn Palace is a former imperial 1,441-room summer residence in modern Vienna, Austria. One of the most important cultural monuments in the country, since the 1960s it has been one of the major tourist attractions in Vienna.

UNESCO catalogued Schönbrunn Palace on the World Heritage List in 1996, together with its gardens, as a remarkable Baroque ensemble and example of synthesis of the arts.

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Qantas Airways Limited is the flag carrier of Australia.The name was originally "QANTAS", an acronym for "Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services". Nicknamed "The Flying Kangaroo", the airline is based in Sydney, New South Wales, with its main hub at Sydney Airport. It is Australia's largest airline.

Austria - Wien, Vienna, Town Hall and Christmas Market

Wien - Vienna - Vienne - Viena (Austria)

Rathaus mit dem traditionellen Christkindlmarkt
(Town Hall with a traditional Christmas market)
2012

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The Rathaus is a building in Vienna which serves as the seat both of the mayor and city council of the city of Vienna.  It was designed by Friedrich von Schmidt in the Gothic style, and built between 1872 and 1883. On the top of the tower is the Rathausmann, (statue that guards the city) one of the symbols of Vienna.

Austria - Mountain, Black and White, Real Photo

Austria Hutte (1638 m)
mit en Dachstein Sud Wanden

from on-line translator:
Austria cottage (1638 m) with roof stone south walls

unused Real Photo postcard

Austria - Mariazell, Gnadenkirche (Mariazell Basilica)

Gruß aus Mariazell (Greetings from Mariazell)

Mariazell, 862 m, Stmk.
Gnadenkirche (Mariazell Basilica - Name of the Church)
gegen Hochschwab, 2278 m
gegen Student, 1534 m
2011

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Mariazell is a small city in Austria well known for winter sports. It is picturesquely situated in the valley of the Salza, amid the north Styrian Alps.

There are three basic legends about the founding of Mariazell and its development.

The legend of the towns founding says that in 1157, the St. Lambrecht Monk Magnus was sent to the area of the current town as a minister. When his way was blocked by a rock, he set down the Marian figurine he had brought with him, whereby the rock broke apart and left Magnus' way clear. On a nearby bank, he settled down, placed the figurine on a tree trunk, and built a cell out of wood, which served as both his chapel and his living quarters.

The second legend relates how Henry Margrave of Moravia and his wife, having been healed of severe gout through the help of Our Lady of Mariazell made a pilgrimage to that place around 1200. There they built the first stone church on the site of the wooden chapel.

The third legend recounts a victorious battle of the Hungarian King Ludwig I over a numerically superior Turkish army. Out of thanks he built the gothic church and endowed it with the "Schatzkammerbild" ("treasury image") that he saw laid upon his chest in a dream.