Gács

Memorial plaque of Tivadar Kosztka Csontváry in Gács

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

“Gács has all the qualities to be a world-famous place … tourism is what could bring in a lot of money, as there are so many things to see here: an ancient castle, a park, a fish pond, a pheasant game garden, a cloth factory, excellent drinking water, good air, a mild climate…” –... Read More

Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross in Gácsi

Building, structure

The Catholic church is located on the right side of the entrance to the castle. Its construction began around 1822 and was completed 12 years later. It was consecrated on October 18, 1835 by Bishop János Scitovsky in honor of the finding of the Holy Cross. It is a single-nave bui... Read More

Synagogue in Gács

Building, structure

If we head from the renovated central square of Gács towards the castle park, then on the promenade under the castle hill and then on the street, a renovated building, glowing yellow from afar, catches our eye on the right. The building, with its not-too-high, decorated facade, b... Read More

Gács Castle

Building, structure

The most famous attraction of Gács. Its history is connected to that of the church in Gács, as the castle of the Tomaj clan stood on this hilltop at the beginning of the 14th century. In 1386, Queen Mary gave permission to her court knight, István (IV.) son of István (III.) Loson... Read More

Gács World War I Memorial

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The monument to the fallen of World War I is a tall gray marble column, which ends in a sphere with the inscription "1914–1918". According to the inscription on the Slovak-language plaque attached to the column, the monument was built between the two world wars by the residents o... Read More

Gács Castle

Postcard

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Gács Castle

Postcard

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