Gordisa: Mattyi-tó, Church and Chapel

Mattyi-tó is a cut-off oxbow of the Drava and a fishing lake. It lies one kilometer east of Gordisa. The Reformed Church underwent extensive renovation and received a new roof in 2006; the Szent István király Chapel was built in 1940.

At Mattyi-tó, the focus is on the waterscape and its use as a fishing lake. Its location one kilometer east of the village provides a clear point of reference.

The Reformed Church underwent extensive renovation and received a new roof in 2006; the Szent István király Chapel was built in 1940. If you’re considering Gordisa for its nature and culture, you can look at the fishing lake and the two buildings’ distinct histories separately.

The wider destination of Baranya offers additional nature, cultural, and family activities in various locations. These add distinct themes to your visit to Gordisa, such as archaeological heritage in Pécs, exhibitions in the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, and nature and agriculture at the Ős-Dráva Visitor Centre near Szaporca.

The Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae in Pécs includes decorated tombs dating from the 4th century. The underground burial chambers were built with above-ground memorial chapels and adorned with richly detailed Christian wall paintings. The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter includes exhibitions such as “Golden Age of Zsolnay,” “Pink Exhibition,” and an exhibition on the history of the family and the factory. Families with children can also enjoy outdoor playgrounds, an interactive lab, a planetarium, the Bóbita Puppet Theatre, a ceramics painting workshop, and classes at the Hercules Workshop.

The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter’s outdoor area is free to enter and use during opening hours. Check the current opening hours before your visit. This allows you to distinguish this part of your visit from the exhibitions and other activities.

At the Ős-Dráva Visitor Centre near Szaporca, an interactive exhibition, a demonstration farm with hands-on farming, and three themed educational trails bring together a range of experiences. They teach visitors about traditional farming, the Ős-Dráva Programme, and wildlife along the Drava. The farming area features native Hungarian domestic animals, including Hungarian Grey cattle, Mangalica pigs, Hucul horses, and old breeds of sheep and poultry.

The Wilderness Trail along the Old Drava focuses on different topics. Its facilities include a birdwatching and bird-ringing station, a lookout point, a photographic hide, a covered activity area, and several rest stops. These differences can help you choose what to explore: birdwatching and trail facilities are the focus here, while the visitor centre’s three trails teach about farming, the programme, and wildlife.

Baranya also offers a wide range of cultural activities. Siklós Castle is considered one of Hungary’s best-preserved military complexes and one of the country’s most significant Renaissance buildings. Modernizing the museum wing made the Gothic section, which had previously been inaccessible to visitors, accessible. At the Nagyharsány Sculpture Park, the “Art in Nature” programme includes a guided tour of the park. In Villány’s cellar row, you can go from cellar to cellar throughout the year to taste wines and delicious food.

When planning what to visit, it’s worth keeping the themes distinct: Mattyi-tó and its two religious buildings give you a way to explore Gordisa, while the other examples broaden the picture of the wider destination of Baranya with archaeological sites, exhibitions, trails, a castle, art, and wine tastings.

Discover more destinations: Matty, Kisjakabfalva, Harkány, Rádfalva, Villány, Magyarbóly, Siklós and Beremend.

What is Mattyi-tó near Gordisa?

Mattyi-tó is a fishing lake and a cut-off oxbow of the Drava. It lies one kilometer east of Gordisa.

What is the history of the church and chapel in Gordisa?

The Reformed Church underwent extensive renovation and received a new roof in 2006. The Szent István király Chapel was built in 1940.

What nature-related topics can you explore in the wider destination of Baranya?

At the Ős-Dráva Visitor Centre, the three trails focus on topics including traditional farming, the Ős-Dráva Programme, and wildlife along the Drava. Birdwatching and bird-ringing are among the topics covered on the Wilderness Trail along the Old Drava.

Go to the wider travel guide: Siklósi.