Memories of the library of Pannonhalma Abbey stand out clearly in my mind. Walking into the library was like walking into a hall with huge walls made of books. They were stacked right up to the ceiling. Hard bound old books, their titles gleaming in golden color, I had to restrain myself from pulling out one from the rack there. These are collections from centuries; it is the largest private library of Hungary.
Books are the essential objects in the life of a monk, the guide explained. Education is a big part of their lives. Since this monastery existed from the times of origin of Hungary, the collection here is understandably huge. The Tihany manuscript in the earliest Hungarian language is here. The ceiling of the hall is painted beautifully with various Greek Gods and Goddesses. The student boarders and their teachers avail the facilities of this library.
Jan 2, 2012
Library of Pannonhalma Abbey, Hungary
Posted by Indrani at 21:22
Labels: Hungary, library, Pannonhalma Abbey, UNESCO world heritage list
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This is one very impressive library. The building itself is beautiful, but the stacks of books are absolutely marvelous.
What an incredible place!! Such a gorgeous building, but like George, it's those stacks of books that are so fantastic! Superb captures and information as always, Indrani! Hope your week is going well!
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What a lovely ornate library!
Happy New Year.
What an amazing library! Most impressive!
Beautfiul pics. My OWT is up too.
Happy New Year.
These photos are wonderful. What an inviting place.
wow, I just love those architectures...very nice!
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I love libraries and this one has such beautiful architecture to house the collection. Fantastic shots!
Wonderful shots from library.
this space fed your soul-
then you fed ours.
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What a great Library. Excellent pictures. Wishing yopu a very happy New Year.
A great library indeed Indrani. The biggest on I have seen was in a monastery in prague with manuscripts dating back into the early middle ages.
I wish you the very best for this year we have just started.
such a soulful place
happy 2012!!
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I love libraries, this one is beautiful. Thanks for sharing, Indrani! Your photos are are wonderful. My email eileen3600@live.com Have a great week!
Sigh... and soon our world will go all digital and handsome libraries like this will be just a spot of history.
Wow!! did you try fetching a book from the top shelf?
Beautiful interior of this library! Is it in Budapest?
Nice to know about this .
Happy New Year Indrani!
Wow ! what a place, that would have been something for me !!
wow!
thank you for taking me to different corners of the word with your postings of 2011.
continue to show me what i can't see with my own eyes. looking forward to your travel stories in 2012.
What a beautiful library and I'm sure the volumes are incredible as well. It would be wonderful to spend some time here.
Thank you Indrani for sharing these photos! I have never seen a library like that. It's brilliant.
Truly gorgeous, I love it.
I'm impressed by the architecture, the books and the light. Wonderful photos.
Impressive architecture , captured very well..!
Oh what a beautiful place.. the architecture.. the wood.. the books!
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