The Abbey is located in Northwestern Hungary.

The Benedictine Archabbey is one of the oldest historical monuments in Hungary. It is part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1996.

The first Benedictine monks settled here in 996. They went on to convert the Hungarians, to found the country's first school and, in 1055, to write the first document in Hungarian. From the time of its founding, this monastic community has promoted culture throughout central Europe. Its 1000-year history can be seen in the succession of architectural styles of the monastic buildings (the oldest dating from 1224), which still today house of school and the monastic community.

The Abbey offers guided tours beginning in the reception building where visitors can get an insight into the life of the Benedictine community by means of a fifteen-minute film. Following the film, local guide shows guests around the accessible parts of the abbey, such as the basilica, crypt, cloisters and library. From March 2011 guests have the opportunity to visit a temporary exhibition on the ground floor of the library after guided tours.

Guided tours are available every hour from 9.00 to 16.00.