Vők

Bell tower in Vők

Building, structure

The belfry is a tall, imposing building built in 1923, on a square base, with a low hipped roof. Its corners are formed by wall strips made of burnt brick, and the three levels are separated by two cornices. On each side of the upper part of the bell tower there are semicircular ... Read More

Monument to the heroic dead of the two world wars

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The memorial to the victims of World War I was built with donations from the Vők volunteer fire department and the entire village. The memorial statue was made by the Somorja stonemason Ferenc Schwantner and was consecrated on May 21, 1934. On the pedestal stands a bust of a sold... Read More

Lourdes Grotto in Vők

Sacral small monument

The Lourdes grotto was built by Boldizsár Hideghéty on his own land and was consecrated on October 12, 1930. The grotto stands at the end of a small ornamental garden, with a row of chestnut trees leading to it. The grotto itself is a small stone structure, with a relief of the h... Read More

Memorial plaque to the benefactors of the village

Statue, monument, memorial plaque

The village elementary school was built in 1936 with donations from the farmers of Vők, who did not regret the sacrifice. The most generous were János Mikóczi and Illés Hideghéthy, who donated seven acres of land to the teacher. Out of gratitude, the people of Vők had a memorial ... Read More

Cemetery cross in Vők

Sacral small monument

For the glory of God and the spiritual salvation of the deceased believers, a cross was erected in the cemetery in 1995. Read More

Roadside cross in Vők

Sacral small monument

The cross, erected in 1844, was erected for the glory of God. Read More