Discover Bakonyszücs

In Bakonyszücs, the Nagyboldogasszony Church and the Calvary (Szűz Mária) are distinct historical landmarks. The church was built in the late 18th century, while the two-story Calvary is located in the northwestern part of the town. The Szentháromság Chapel also stands nearby, on the municipal boundary. The building history, architectural forms, and locations can thus be explored one structure at a time.

Church and Calvary in Bakonyszücs

The present-day Nagyboldogasszony Church was built in 1786 by Bishop Károly Eszterházy, to plans by Mihály Pauly. Its high altar depicts the Assumption of Mary. The altarpiece is a work by Ferenc Huszár, a painter from Eger, dating from 1789. The church building and the high altar painting were therefore completed just a few years apart, providing two specific dates in the church’s history.

The Calvary (Szűz Mária) is a two-story building with a U-shaped floor plan. These two features describe different aspects of its architecture: the number of stories relates to the building’s height, while the floor plan describes its shape. The cornerstone was laid on May 14, 1874; the year 1874 is also engraved on the doorpost of the entrance gate. A Calvary group of three crosses stands in a figurine niche.

A wayside chapel on the municipal boundary

Near Bakonyszücs, the freestanding, simple Szentháromság Chapel stands beside the road between Bakonyszücs and Bakonykoppány, right on the municipal boundary and in front of a water tower. Its location serves as a landmark, linking the road with the distinctive boundary line.

The architecture is also described in plain, factual terms: the chapel is built of rather irregular masonry and is completely unadorned. A plank door with a segmental-arched top is set in the gable; the gable also bears an openwork iron double cross. The rear wall is irregularly curved. Inside, the room is plastered and covered by a barrel vault, but has no furnishings. The simple wayside chapel and the U-shaped Calvary thus differ in their architectural forms and spatial design.

More topics in the wider Lake Balaton – North destination

In addition to the buildings in Bakonyszücs, the wider Lake Balaton – North destination covers topics such as caves, geology, porcelain, and interactive exhibitions. Boat trips are available in the Tapolca Lake Cave, which also features the guided exhibition “Csodálatos karszt” (“Wonderful Karst”). The cave is part of a cave system beneath the town that has been explored to a length of 14.6 kilometers so far. The underground landscape, exhibition, and boat trip each offer a different focus.

Hegyestű is a 337-meter-high mountain between Zánka and Monoszló. Its exposed inner face comes from a basalt volcano that was active about 8 million years ago. At the viewpoint on the western edge of the quarry grounds, visitors can identify the surrounding hills with the help of a panoramic information board. Hegyestű also features a rock garden with characteristic rock types from Transdanubia. The mountain, quarry, and rock garden draw attention to different geological aspects.

In Herend, the museum and visitor center are dedicated to the porcelain manufactory: the Herend Porcelain Museum features a permanent exhibition and changing exhibitions on the manufactory’s history. The visitor center introduces the porcelain-making process, the related techniques, and the traditions of applied art. In workshops at the Mini Manufactory, visitors can handle porcelain clay and a brush for painting. The exhibition and the chance to try things out for themselves thus offer different ways to engage.

The Levendula Ház adds an interactive exhibition on the formation of the Tihany Peninsula and lavender cultivation to the region’s attractions. It also offers a craft workshop and an experience garden. Those comparing regional destinations can distinguish between the architectural history of Bakonyszücs, geological topics, porcelain, and lavender culture without confusing these different areas of focus.

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