Jasov Monastery

The Premonstratensian Monastery in Jasov (Hungarian: Jászó, German: Jossau) was founded by King Kálmán in the 12^th century. During the Middle-Ages its function as a “place of authentification “  was of nation-wide significance.

During the first-third of the 15^th century, the Gothic monastery was strengthened and converted into a fortified monastery; during the next two-hundred years it underwent several further alterations. It owes its present aspect to its 18^th century reconstruction, which was based on the plans of A.Pilgram, a Viennese architect.

The frescoes in the monastery were painted by J.L.Kracker; among these, five vaults depict the story of St. John the Baptist. The Order’s library contains valuable documents, manuscripts and codices.