Paloznak
Paloznak | |
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UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code | 8229 |
Area code | 87 |
Website | www |
Paloznak is a
Location
Paloznak is located at the northern side of Lake Balaton, the southern flanks of Bakony mountain. The nearby villages are Csopak (from west) and Lovas (from east), the closest city is Balatonfüred. It can be reached on the road No. 71.
Flora and climate
The vicinity of Lake Balaton affects the weather heavily, the local microclimate differs from the highlands': the village is sheltered from the wind, the weather is mild all year. The soil is characterized by clayey sand and red marl, along with red sandstone. In the woods one can find oak, beech, and pine, and in the gardens peach, apricot, almond, and – first of all – grape yield.
History
Archeological research shows that the location has been inhabited since 5000 years. Romans had two villae rusticae. The etymology of Paloznak ('po loznik' means 'at the wineyards' in
Mayors of Paloznak
- Balogh Lajos 1990-1998
- Czeglédy Ákos 1998-
Honorary citizens
- Szendi György teacher postumus (1999)
- Habsburg Ottó, President of the Paneuropean Union (2000)
- Karl Josef RauberApostolic Nuncio (2000)
- Márffy István (2000)
- Ferenczi Dávid Jimbo (2009)
- Dr. Csontos Gyula priest postumus (2001)
- vitéz Ajtós József dean (2002)
- Dr. Vörösmarty Dániel professor (2003)
- Makk Károlyfilm director (2005)
- Haumann Péter actor (2006)
- Ponori Thewrewk Aurél Hungarian astronomer (2009)
Sights of Paloznak
- Roman Catholic Church
- belfry
- village houses
- Millennium Park
- Dragon Fountain
- King Ladislaus Sculpture
- Fountain of Heroes
- Playground
- Saint Donatus Sculpture
- Calvary
- Welschriesling-study path,
- Pongrácz Castle
- Hampasz Fountain
- Antall JózsefSculpture
Twin cities
- Korond
- Pálpataka(since 1998)
Sources
- Website of Paloznak Municipality
- Czilliné Egyed Ilona: Cultural History of Paloznak