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Pannonhalma Archabbey

Cultural World Heritage property in Hungary, inscribed in 1996 under criteria (iv), (vi).

Pannonhalma Archabbey, Hungary
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State Party
Hungary
Year of inscription
1996
Criteria
ivvi
Area of property
35,600 ha
Location
Pannonhalma
What it is
abbey, parish church
Founded or built
901
Official website
bences.hu/
Reference
WHC 758 · Wikidata Q936285

Why it is on the List

(iv)An outstanding example of a building type, ensemble or landscape that illustrates a significant stage in human history.(vi)Directly linked to events, living traditions, ideas, beliefs or artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance.
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