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Cloister
Late Gothic vaulting in the VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
cloister was added during
renovation of the abbey, Practical Information
carried out during the reign Vár 1, Pannonhalma, 20 km (12
of King Mátyás, in 1486. miles) SE of Győr. Road Map B3.
Tel (96) 57 01 91. Open 21 Mar–
Apr & Oct–11 Nov: 9am–4pm
Tue–Sun; May: 9am–4pm daily;
Jun–Sep: 9am–5pm daily; 12
Nov–20 Mar: 10am–3pm Tue–
Sun. Library: Tel (96) 57 01 91.
& 8 7 ^ Abbey. 0 =
Transport
£ @

Our Lady Chapel
On the far side of the abbey, Our Lady
Chapel has three Baroque altars and a tiny
organ. The abbey’s monks are buried here.

Western Tower
Very much the abbey’s calling card,
and its most recognizable feature,
the Western Tower, added in 1832,
can be seen from far away.
Main entrance

The Benedictine Order
The Order of St Benedict, oldest of the religious orders, was founded by
Benedict of Nursia, who set up the first monastery at Monte Cassino, Italy,
in 529. Benedict wanted to re-establish a sense of community in the
turmoil after the collapse of the Roman Empire, and ever since commu-
nity and hospitality have been the hallmarks of the Benedictines.
Benedictine monks are known for living by their labour; Pannonhalma
is no exception. The 40 monks who still live at the abbey oversee
the production and sales of the wine (vineyards surround the
abbey), Benedic tine liqueur, honey, tea and lavender products.
A wine produced at Pannonhalma

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