The Benedictine Pannonhalma Archabbey or Territorial Abbey of Pannonhalma is a medieval building in Pannonhalma and is one of the oldest historical monuments in Hungary. Founded in 996, it is located near the town, on top of a hill.
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I recently visited the Pannonhalma Archabbey in Hungary, and it’s an absolute gem for history, architecture, and culture lovers. Sitting on a hill with stunning views, it’s the oldest school in Hungary, dating back to 996 AD. The Romanesque architecture reflects its Benedictine roots perfectly.
The library was a highlight—full of ancient books and manuscripts. The whole place was surprisingly quiet during summer, which made the experience even better. The main restaurant was closed, but I found a pizza spot nearby. Don’t miss out on their lavender products and the abbey’s own beer—great for souvenirs, the beer was tasty and they have different strength. You can purchase those in the gift shop.
It’s close to the Baroque town of Győr, so definitely worth adding...
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As you approach the town of pannonhalma, the archabbey dominates the skyline as its built on the highest spot in the area. We visited during low season & it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves! . The furnishings in the abbey is kept to a minimum in an attempt to help the monks focus on worshipping God. The library is beautiful and elegant. Walk around the abbey grounds if you have more time. Although there was not much of greenery during our visit, there's a certain quietness and peacefulness to enjoy. The abbey offers quite a few tours you can find on the website and there's an audio tour you can purchase to guide you around the main building. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Gyor! And don't forget to try the wines the...
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The abbey is one of the better attractions outside of Budapest for western Europeans - a lot of the signs are also in English. The abbey itself is a manageable size and it has a gift shop. Entry for a family of 5 was 5.000 HUF (~100 DKK).
I'd recommend parking at '[P] Pannonhalmi Főapátság Gyógynövénykert parkoló' and walking up through the arboretum (if you are able bodied).
When you're done with the abbey and have taken in the view then you can walk down to the place where the lavender is grown and processed. There is a small coffee shop with cakes and icecream (and a gift shop if you forgot to buy something at the abbey, albeit a smaller shop).
When you are done there, you'll be close...
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