The Reconstruction Of Pannonhalma: Archaism In 13Th-Century Hungary

The Millenary Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma, founded around 1000 by King St. Stephen, underwent significant architectural renewals that emphasized its prestigious history and connection to Hungary's first king. Research reveals that during the 1700 restoration, not only was an original Romanesque portal restored, but new ones were also created, reflecting a deliberate archaism to highlight the abbey's ancient legacy. This study underscores the abbey's pivotal role in Hungarian monasticism and its influence as a leader of the Hungarian Benedictine congregation during the early 16th-century reform. The analysis focuses on how architectural choices served to reinforce historical narratives and institutional prestige, offering insights into the intersection of architecture, history, and identity in medieval Hungary.

Szakács, B. Z. (2024). The Reconstruction Of Pannonhalma: Archaism In 13Th-Century Hungary. Romanesque and the Past, 171–180. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003580355-12