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Ruins of Holy Cross Pauline Monastery (Klastrompuszta)

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  • The ruins of the Pauline monastery in Klastrompuszta
    The ruins of the Pauline monastery in Klastrompuszta
    Photo: Farkas Péter, Hungarian Hiking Association
The ruins of the first monastery of Pauline Order, the only monastic order founded in Hungary, Klastrompuszta, West Pilis.
The first monastery of the only monastic order founded in Hungary was established in 1250 at Klastrompuszta near Kesztölc. Holy Cross Monastery was the center of the Pauline Order until 1304. It was established by Esztergom Canon Özséb, who was in contact with hermits living in caves of Pilis. After giving up his title and wealth he also began a hermit’s life. Later by divine inspiration he created the monastic order and the first monastery with six other hermits. In 1526 the building was destroyed by the Turkish. The ruin was gradually overgrown so past the Turkish rule Pauline monks could not locate it. Archeological excavations started only in the 1960s and some renovation works have been done by today to make it a memorial site.

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Public transport

  • Get off at bus stop “Kesztölc, Dózsa utca” (the nearest to Klasrompuszta but bus service only from Esztergom)
  • Get off at bus stop “Kesztölc, Szabadság tér” (bus service from various directons).
  • Get off at Piliscsév train stop (train service from Budapest and Esztergom).

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Directions

  • From both bus stops in Kesztölc follow the Green (Z) biking markers to the east to reach Klastrompuszta. (Total distance: 3.7 km from “Szabadság tér” and 2.9 km from “Dózsa utca”).
  • From Piliscsév train stop follow the Red (P) Trail, which merges with the Blue (K) Trail after a while. When they split keep to the Blue (K) Trail to reach Klastrompuszta (Total distance: 5.8 km).

Parking

  • Exit Road 10 between Leányvár and Dorog towards Kesztölc (Road 117). Drive along Szabadság Square, Széchenyi István Street and Klastrom Street. Continue on the low quality paved road to arrive at Klastrompuszta.
  • Free parking in the parking lot on the left at the last junction.

Coordinates

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47.700816, 18.834908
DMS
47°42'02.9"N 18°50'05.7"E
UTM
34T 337565 5285318
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