The Tihany
Abbey is a Benedictine monastery which was established in 1055 by Andrew I
Hungarian king. Andrew I was buried here in 1060 in the crypt. Its foundation
document is one of the oldest Hungarian written memorials.
The church
was built in a traditional way with a nave, apse which under the crypt was
built. In Hungary it is considered medium sized and its dimensions are 46x16,
the height of the towers are 34,5. The
western (main) facade is ornated in a baroque style while the other sides of the
church are not so ornated, they are really simple. From the southern size a monastery
square is connected to it.
Interior
Main facade
The altars,
sculptures and wooden decorations of the abbey has a significant role in the
18th century wood sculpture. The ornated pulpate and altars were made by Sebestyén Stulhoff. We can see the
painting of the transfiguration of Aignan of Orleans at the main altar,
moreover, the sculptures of Saint Stephen and Saint Ladislaus. Other altars
which worth mentioning are the altar of Mariazell and the ”Jézus szíve” altar.
Altar of Mariazell
Main altar
The crypt was built in a Roman style, this is the only
Hungarian crypt which remained intact. Here we can find the foundation
document, but the original one is in Pannonhalma.
The crypt
Nowadays in summers concerts take place here, in autumns
and winters events and exhibitions are organized.
Sources:
http://tihany.osb.hu/hu/
Sources:
http://tihany.osb.hu/hu/
