Hubovo: Church, Bell Tower and Landscape

Hubovo lies at the transition between the eastern edge of the Rimavská kotlina and the eastern part of the Cerová vrchovina, in the valley of a left-bank tributary of the Slaná. The municipality covers 1,082 ha and is surrounded by forests and hills. The Reformed church and a wooden bell tower stand on the church grounds. Other local attractions include the VN Hubovo water reservoir, carp fishing, and the remains of former orchards and vineyards in the surrounding area.

Reformed Church and Wooden Bell Tower

The Reformed church was built in the Classicist style in 1776 and has been renovated. It has a single nave, a rectangular end and no tower. The church grounds are enclosed by a wall. On the masonry porch, the triangular pediment bears the year 1935. These terms refer to different features: “single-nave” describes the basic layout, the rectangular end describes the shape of the church’s east end, and the absence of a tower is another distinctive feature of the building.

The wooden bell tower on the church grounds dates from the 1790s, in other words, the late 18th century, and is a vernacular building with a square floor plan. It was built without a single nail. The lower section has a wooden tent roof, above which are a wooden arcaded upper storey and a slender shingle-covered cupola. While the church stands out for its Classicist, towerless design, the bell tower’s distinctive architectural features are its timber construction and tiered roof. Both buildings are listed as national cultural monuments under number 965.

Landscape and Former Land Use

The area around Hubovo contains the remains of orchards and vineyards that have passed their former heyday. They add traces of past land use to the landscape, while forests and hills also shape the surroundings. The area is considered suitable for cycling. Visitors can therefore explore different aspects of the area: the church and bell tower are tangible buildings, while cycling and the landscape draw attention to the surrounding area.

Water Reservoir and Fishing

The VN Hubovo water reservoir near Hubovo covers 10 ha; its name and area may be updated in the future. It is a body of water designated for carp fishing. For day fishing permits for VN Hubovo, you can contact Rybárske potreby TOMI, Mierová 20, Tornaľa, and Rybárske potreby “Rybárskycamp,” Mierová 23, Tornaľa. TOMI’s telephone numbers are +421 47 552 26 72 and +421 905 750 729; you can reach Rybárskycamp at +421 918 893 677. Check the points of sale and contact details again before travelling. This helps you consider the area’s architectural features and fishing opportunities as different highlights of your stay.

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