Discover Bánd: Memorial Sculpture and History

• Gácsi Barna created the life-size seated sculpture in honor of Mádl Ferenc, who was born in Bánd.
• According to the research findings of Nemes Dénes, Tallián Klára had St. Anne’s Church built in 1795 with the support of the faithful.
• The municipality recommends that visitors to the sights use the designated parking lot next to the cemetery.

The memorial sculpture stands in front of the former school, now used as a kindergarten, at the foot of an old linden tree. Next to it is a landscaped seating area with metal benches. The sculpture connects a specific place with Mádl Ferenc’s life story; the church adds a building history dating back to 1795. Its construction is attributed to the research findings of Nemes Dénes: Tallián Klára had it built with the support of the faithful.

The municipality recommends that visitors to the sights use the designated parking lot next to the cemetery. Within the residential and quiet zone, parking is permitted only in designated parking spaces. Check the local signs when you arrive so you can follow the parking rules for the relevant area.

The wider Lake Balaton - North destination offers a range of nature experiences, from caves to volcanic landscapes. Boat trips are available in the Tapolcai-tavasbarlang; there is also a guided exhibition called “Csodálatos karszt” (“Wonderful Karst”). The cave is part of an underground cave system beneath the town, which has been explored to a length of 14.6 kilometers so far.

Hegyestű is a 337-meter-high mountain between Zánka and Monoszló. Its inner face reveals a basalt volcano that was active around eight million years ago. At the western edge of the quarry, visitors can use a panoramic information board to identify the surrounding hills; Hegyestű also has a rock garden featuring characteristic rock types of Transdanubia. Badacsony offers hiking trails and panoramic views for hikers. It also has distinctive geological formations known as basalt organ pipes. Special grape varieties grow on its slopes and are used to make Badacsony wine.

The wider Lake Balaton - North destination also offers a variety of attractions for culture lovers. The Herend Porcelain Museum presents a permanent exhibition and changing exhibitions on the history of the manufactory. The visitor center at the Herend Porcelain Manufactory introduces visitors to porcelain production, the related techniques and the traditions of applied art. In the Mini-Manufactory workshops, visitors can handle porcelain clay and a brush for painting.

Veszprém Zoo offers year-round experiences across six continents and welcomes visitors of all ages. Its Dinosaur Park features lifelike models of dinosaurs that lived millions of years ago; children can also take part in a real archaeological excavation there. The African Savannah Playground includes zip lines, climbing frames, bouncy castles and a safari-striped airplane. This makes it easy to distinguish the zoo’s exhibits from its hands-on activities.

Discover more destinations: Pula, Herend, Veszprém, Szentgál, Nemesvámos, Tótvázsony, Hárskút, Veszprémfajsz.

Who was Mádl Ferenc?

Mádl Ferenc was the former President of Hungary and was born in Bánd. Gácsi Barna’s life-size seated sculpture commemorates him.

What is known about the construction of St. Anne’s Church?

According to the research findings of Nemes Dénes, Tallián Klára had the church built in Bánd in 1795 with the support of the faithful.

Where should visitors to the sights park?

The municipality recommends the designated parking lot next to the cemetery. Parking in the residential and quiet zone is permitted only in designated parking spaces.

Go to the wider travel overview: Veszprémi.