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Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Gímes

Building, structure

The church of Gímes was first mentioned in 1411, and was used by Protestants in 1623. It was significantly damaged by the Turks and was only renovated in 1720. The reconstruction of the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was supported by Pál Forgách, but the building only... Read More

Statue of Saint Stephen in Kolon

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The wooden statue of Saint Stephen, inaugurated by the mayors of Csajág and Kolon on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the two villages becoming twin towns, can be seen next to the church. The inauguration took place on August 20, 2006. Read More

Cemetery cross in Kolon

Sacral small monument

The cross was made from donations in 1849. On its trunk - in addition to the inscription - Veronica's shawl with the imprint of Jesus' face can be seen. Read More

Crossroads in Kolon

Sacral small monument

The Stations of the Cross were consecrated on the Koloni Church Hill in November 2013. The dimensions of the individual stations of the Stations of the Cross, which were made from public donations, are 2300 x 700 x 400 mm, and their materials are artificial stone and bronze imita... Read More

The grave of athlete György Gyevát

Cemeteries, tombstones, graves

György Gyevát ; ; * July 31, 1950, Vága – † December 29, 2006, Galánta / athlete, coach ; ; Gyevát was born as the first child of Árpád and Mária Valéria Forró, on July 31, 1950, in the village of Vága, Mátyusföld. The family also had a little girl, his sister, Regina. ; He began... Read More

Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk in Oslány

Sacral small monument

The late Baroque roadside statue of Saint John of Nepomuk was made at the end of the 18th century. It was erected by József Laszlovszky, a magistrate of Pest County, senator (later mayor) of Buda, who was born in this village on October 7, 1737, the son of István Laszlovszki and ... Read More

Master's Cross (two crosses)

Sacral small monument

Next to the road leading from the village to Érsekkéty stands the so-called “Kétyi kereszt or mester kereszt”, which according to written records was erected from wood by the cantor teacher József Tölgyesi in 1835. It was then rebuilt in 1871 with donations from several families ... Read More

The Matthias tree in Bajmóc

Other - other

In front of the entrance to the Bajmoc Castle stands the remains of the vast, ancient linden tree, which, according to legend, was planted by Máté Csák in 1301. According to tradition, the parliament was held under it, at which Queen Mary (daughter of Louis the Great) abdicated t... Read More

Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Magyarbél

Building, structure

The Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was built in 1728 in Baroque style. The church was built by Count Imre Csáky, Archbishop of Kalocsa. Read More

Reformed Church in Zádorháza (Balogvölgy)

Building, structure

The southernmost village of Balogvölgy is mentioned in sources in 1372. In the modern era, it was inhabited by nobles. It was a branch of Rimaszécs from the beginning. The first church was built in 1882, but due to its poor condition it was demolished after World War II. Its new ... Read More