"The first Benedictine monks settled here in 996. They went on to convert the Hungarians, to found the country's first school and, in 1055, to write the first document in Hungarian. From the time of its founding, this monastic community has promoted culture throughout central Europe. Its 1,000-year history can be seen in the succession of architectural styles of the monastic buildings (the oldest dating from 1224), which still today house a school and the monastic community."
Source: UNESCO World Heritage
Postcard 1
A nice multi-view of Pannohalma, a small town of 4000 inhabitants in Western Hungary, 40 km from Gyor. Famous for the thousand-year-old Pannonhalma Archabbey and Benedictine Secondary School located on the hill. Beautiful stamps used. Thanks to Laszlo of Hungary.
Postcard 2
Distant panaromic view of Pannonhalma Archabbey. Thanks to Krisztina of Hungary.
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