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Zirc Abbey is a Cistercian monastery located in the town of Zirc in western Hungary, originally founded in 1182 by King Béla III. After destruction under Ottoman rule, the abbey was refounded in the 18th century and its Baroque church and monastic buildings date largely from this reconstruction period. It serves as the mother house of the Cistercian Order in Hungary and maintains a historic library with significant manuscripts.
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Zirc Abbey scores 7.25/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Abbey category. Hungarian Cistercian mother house with notable library; regional importance, modest broader recognition.
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