Pernau monastery, Medieval monastery in Pornóapáti, Hungary
The stone monastery sits at coordinates 47.154722, 16.454167 near the Austrian border, where the Pinka River flows through fertile agricultural land.
Founded in 1234, the Cistercian monastery served as a religious center until 1530 when monks fled from Turkish forces and never returned.
The monastery bell, cast in 1464, remains functional in the village church and holds the distinction of being Hungary's oldest operating bell.
The monastery site offers insights into medieval religious architecture through its remaining structural elements and surrounding archaeological features.
The monastery's name lives on in the village suffix '-apáti,' meaning abbey, reflecting the lasting impact of medieval religious institutions on local toponymy.
Location: Pornóapáti
Inception: 1234
GPS coordinates: 47.15472,16.45417
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:37
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