Tiszavárkony: Memorial Sites and Walking Promenade

• A Korona és Kard kopjafa, made in 2019 for the 960th anniversary, stands in the memorial park.
• The park at Hősök tere in the town center was renovated in 2019 and is lit by candelabra-style lamps.
• The paved pedestrian promenade is 360 meters long and runs from the municipal offices to the beach entrance.

A memorial column in the municipality marks the presumed location of the scene involving Béla I and Endre over the crown and sword. Its status as a presumed location is an explicit part of this historical reference. The Korona és Kard kopjafa in the memorial park also commemorates this theme; it was made in 2019 for the 960th anniversary.

The park at Hősök tere is in the center of Tiszavárkony and was renovated in 2019. Candelabra-style lamps illuminate the grounds, which are landscaped with gravel and paving stones. A 3.5-meter-high memorial pillar to those killed in the First World War also stands there. It was unveiled on November 28, 1924.

A memorial post commemorates the victims of the Second World War; enamel plaques on its four sides list the names of the victims from Tiszavárkony.

At 360 meters, the Tiszavárkony pedestrian promenade is a short, precisely defined route. It is paved and runs from the municipal offices to the beach entrance. Its two endpoints provide a clear framework for exploring the town, without requiring you to estimate a walking time.

The memorial sites and the promenade offer different points of interest: one focuses on memorials and their history, while the other is a short route with clearly named endpoints.

In the wider destination of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Lake Tisza (Tisza-tó), in the northern part of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, is a tourist center. The lake and its surroundings are among the region’s outstanding areas for cycle tourism. The international EuroVelo 11 route follows the Tisza through the county. These details describe regional themes, not routes or facilities in Tiszavárkony.

The Tiszakürt Arboretum is also part of the regional picture: since 2001, it has been a nature reserve of national significance and is home to more than 1,000 plant species and varieties. In the Öregkert area, a signposted network of trails stretching 3.5 kilometers offers another option for walks. The 360-meter promenade in Tiszavárkony and the longer trail network in the arboretum therefore represent different route lengths in separate locations.

A culinary highlight of the region is cherry growing in Nagykörű, with a history stretching back almost 200 years. Nagykörű cherries differ in both tree and fruit from Germersdorfer varieties. Nagykörű is also home to Hungary’s largest contiguous cherry-growing area and a collection of more than 100 cherry varieties. The annual Cherry Festival is the town’s biggest event; check specific dates before your trip.

If you are mainly interested in the memorial sites and promenade, you can choose Tiszavárkony as your hotel search destination. If you would also like to explore cycling, nature, or cherry-related themes, consider Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok as a separate regional search area.

Discover more destinations: Rákóczifalva, Szajol, Nagykörű, Kőtelek, Martfű, Zagyvarékas, Szolnok.

When was the Korona és Kard kopjafa made?

The kopjafa was made in 2019 for the 960th anniversary and stands in the memorial park in Tiszavárkony.

How long is the pedestrian promenade?

It is 360 meters long, paved, and runs from the municipal offices to the beach entrance.

When is the Cherry Festival in Nagykörű?

It takes place every year and is the town’s biggest event. Check the details before your trip for specific dates.

For the overview of the wider destination: Szolnoki.