Archabbey of Pannonhalma

The Archabbey of Pannonhalma is located only about 20 km south of Györ. The oldest monastery (Benedictine) in Hungary (over 1000 years) is prominently located on Martin's Hill and is visible from afar. Martin's Hill because, according to tradition, Saint Martin, the patron saint of the monastery, was born here in the early 4th century. The abbey was founded in 996 by Prince Géza as the first Benedictine monastery in Hungary and the Hungarian center of the Benedictine order. However, the highlight of the sightseeing is the library with the classicist hall, there are more than 400,000 books and manuscripts. In addition to the historic cloister, the valuable library and the magnificent basilica, there is also a beautiful medicinal herb garden and the exquisitely equipped wine cellar to visit. From the square in front of the church you have a great view of the surrounding countryside. The Archabbey of Pannonhalma is still inhabited and run by Benedictines. Since 1996 the abbey has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The monastery offers a wide range of activities and experiences that you can choose during your visit: Wine tastings, brewery tours, monastery visits and visit a fragrance museum.

Archabbey of Pannonhalma
9090 Pannonhalma, Vár 1
Phone +36 96570191
info@osb.hu

pannonhalma@tourinform.hu