Zánka
Zánka | |
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UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code | 8251 |
| Area code | 87 |
Zánka is a village in
Etymology
Zan is an ancient
History
Zánka has been inhabited since
During the 20th century, the permanent population of the village started to decline due to
The Old Church
The constructional history of the Árpád dynasty age church was revealed during the renovation and archaeological excavations between 1984 and 1985. On the basis of the construction and structure the architects estimated the foundation at the 12th century. This is the oldest church of the Balaton region. Its eastern apsis exhibits strong similarities with the construction of apses of the churches of Dejte and Hidegség, where the quadrilateral outer building hides the central inner space. This type of rotunda was widely distributed in Eastern Europe and Middle East. On this strong basement of the eastern apsis the later tower was built both in Zánka and at Hidegség.
This apsis type can be found in the Pontian region and in
Also a rare character of the church is the robust western tower. The similar types are known from the medieval German architecture, especially in the Brandenburg Mark.
References
- M. Kozák É. (1993): Zánka, református templom. Tájak-Korok-Múzeumok Kiskönyvtára 468. sz. TKM Egy. és OMH. Budapest
- Békefi R. (1907): A Balaton környékének egyházai és várai a középkorban. Budapest
- M. Kozák É. (1992): Kutatások a zánkai református templomban. Műemlékvédelmi Szemle, 1992/1. sz.
- Entz G., Gerő L. (1958): A Balaton-környék műemlékei. Budapest
External links
- Street map (Hungarian)
- Zánka homepage.
- Zánka Children and Youth Center homepage.
- European wine routes.
- Zánka on the homepage of Vendégváró.
- Zánka geographical position (Google Térkép)
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