Bakonyszücs: Church of the Assumption and Calvary
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The Church of the Assumption and the Calvary offer different perspectives on the history of sacred architecture in Bakonyszücs. Near the village boundary, a simple wayside chapel adds another architectural feature to the surrounding landscape. Dates, floor plans, and individual building elements give you concrete clues to distinguish the three structures.
Bakonyszücs at a glance
- The present-day Church of the Assumption was built in 1786 by Bishop Károly Eszterházy to designs by Mihály Pauly.
- The high altar painting depicts the Assumption of Mary. It was painted by Ferenc Huszár of Eger and dates to 1789.
- The Calvary (Szűz Mária) is in the northwest of Bakonyszücs. Its foundation stone was laid on May 14, 1874.
- The Holy Trinity Chapel stands near Bakonyszücs, precisely on the municipal boundary with Bakonykoppány.
What do the church and Calvary tell us about the village?
The present-day Church of the Assumption was built in 1786 by Bishop Károly Eszterházy to designs by Mihály Pauly. Its high altar depicts the Assumption of Mary; the painting was created in 1789 by the painter Ferenc Huszár of Eger. The three-year gap between the dates makes the sequence clear: 1786 marks the construction of the church, and 1789 the work on the high altar. The patron, architect, and painter are each associated with a specific contribution.
The Calvary (Szűz Mária) is in the northwestern part of Bakonyszücs and is a two-story building with a U-shaped floor plan. Its foundation stone was laid on May 14, 1874; the year is also engraved on the doorpost of the entrance gate. The Calvary includes a statue niche with a Calvary group of three crosses. These architectural details complement one another: the floor plan describes the layout from above, the two stories its structure, and the niche a specific feature.
What architectural features does the chapel on the municipal boundary display?
In the vicinity of Bakonyszücs, the Holy Trinity Chapel stands as a small, simple, freestanding wayside chapel on the road between Bakonyszücs and Bakonykoppány, precisely on the municipal boundary and in front of a water tower. The masonry is quite irregular, and the building is entirely unadorned. The gable contains a plank door with a segmental arch and an openwork iron double cross. The rear wall is also irregularly curved. The interior is plastered, barrel-vaulted, and unfurnished. The combination of an irregular exterior outline and a barrel-vaulted interior distinguishes it from the U-shaped Calvary complex.
What else does the wider Lake Balaton - North destination have to offer?
Those comparing regional attractions will find different themes in the wider Lake Balaton - North destination than the sacred architectural history of Bakonyszücs. The Tapolca Lake Cave offers boat rides and a guided exhibition, “Csodálatos karszt” (“Wonderful Karst”). The cave is part of an underground cave system beneath the town that has been explored to a length of 14.6 kilometers. Here, boat rides and learning about karst are the main attractions; the church and Calvary in Bakonyszücs offer an architectural and historical focus.
Hegyestű offers another geological perspective in the wider Lake Balaton - North destination: the 337-meter-high mountain between Zánka and Monoszló reveals the interior of a basalt volcano that was active around eight million years ago. From the lookout on the western edge of the quarry site, visitors can identify the surrounding hills with the help of a panoramic information board. The mountain also has a rock garden featuring characteristic rock types of Transdanubia. The elevation, exposed volcanic interior, and panorama provide different clues to the location, formation, and orientation within the landscape.
Also in the wider Lake Balaton - North destination, the Pannon Csillagda in Bakonybél has an interactive exhibition on spaceflight and astronomy. The Herend Porcelain Museum has a permanent exhibition and rotating exhibitions on the history of the manufactory. At workshops in the Herend Porcelain Manufactory’s Minimanufactory, visitors can handle porcelain clay and a brush for painting. These examples range from natural science to crafts and thus differ from the local focus on architectural history.
Discover more destinations: Bakonykoppány, Döbrönte, Nagytevel, Bakonyság, Németbánya, Pápa, Ganna, Pápakovácsi.
FAQ
When were the church and high altar painting dated?
The Church of the Assumption was built in 1786 to designs by Mihály Pauly. The high altar painting by Ferenc Huszár of Eger dates to 1789.
What are the features of the Calvary (Szűz Mária)?
The two-story building in the northwest of Bakonyszücs has a U-shaped floor plan and a statue niche with a Calvary group of three crosses. Its foundation stone was laid on May 14, 1874.
Where is the Holy Trinity Chapel?
The small, freestanding wayside chapel stands on the road between Bakonyszücs and Bakonykoppány, precisely on the municipal boundary and in front of a water tower.
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