Pannonhalma Apátság

abbey, Hungary

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The Pannonhalma Archabbey, a Benedictine monastery, is a significant historical and cultural site in Hungary. Originally established in 996, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. The abbey is located in the Győr-Moson-Sopron county and is recognized for its architectural and historical importance, representing an early example of Gothic architecture in the region. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of monasticism and its influence on Hungarian history and culture.12

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Győr-Moson-Sopron
…just southeast of Győr, is Pannonhalma Apátság, a Benedictine abbey founded in 969 by Prince Géza and chartered by Stephen I in 1001. Its 300,000-volume library includes the finest medieval archives in Hungary. The abbey was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. The powerful Esterházy family built a…
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…just southeast of Győr, is Pannonhalma Apátság, a Benedictine abbey founded in 969 by Prince Géza and chartered by Stephen I in 1001. Its 300,000-volume library includes the finest medieval archives in Hungary. The abbey was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. The powerful Esterházy family built a…
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