Tihany Abbey

Tihany, Hungary

The Tihany Abbey is a Benedictine monastery established at Tihany in the Kingdom of Hungary in 1055 by King Andrew I of Hungary. Its patrons are the Virgin Mary and Saint Aignan of Orleans. King Andrew was buried in the church of the monastery in 1060. His tomb in the crypt of the church is only grave of a medieval King of Hungary which has been preserved until now. The church's ceiling is decorated with frescoes by Károly Lotz, depicting Faith, Hope and Love.

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Founded: 1055
Category: Religious sites in Hungary

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Eliza M (13 months ago)
Beautiful! Definitely worth seeing. I did not go inside.
E K (14 months ago)
Lovely, touristy location. Ferry across takes eight minutes, little 'train' to the top about 20. Far too far to walk. Lavender here to buy is amazing. Monastery beautiful and an excellent wee museum here.
Jens Czaja (15 months ago)
A beautifull view from there around Tihany. You can visit the church itself also, but it's qgite expensive and at the moment they are renovating it, so it makes not so much sense to do so. The view from there is astounding and the trees will give you a rest from the sun and a bit of shadow.
NaniSkiller (15 months ago)
Nothing bad to say about the place. Very iconic building which is very pretty inside. View from the top of the hill is also worth a look at
Violin Hsu (2 years ago)
The jewel of not only Hungary, but all of Central Europe. Founded in 1055, the abbey has seen a lot of turbulent and peaceful history. What makes this abbey so unbelievable is its dramatic setting, perched atop a vista that looks all over Lake Balaton. Perhaps, this is one of the most beautiful sites I’ve seen in all of Europe. At least, one of the most breathtaking. In addition, Tihany is known for its lavender products as there are lavender fields everywhere. They even sell lavender Gin! (And lavender tonic).
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