Hotels in Gemerček – Church, History and Routes to Hodejov

Geographical setting

Gemerček lies in the western part of the Rimava Basin, in the valley of a tributary of the Rimava. The town is therefore associated both with the basin and with the valley area of this tributary. Its geographical location provides the setting for a route connecting Gemerček with Kurinec and Hodejov while linking different sections of the route.

Routes

A route from Kurinec reaches Gemerček via the blue-marked hiking trail to below Ortváň and then along a field road. Along the route, the Kurinec recreational area is designated as a point of interest. From Gemerček, the route continues to Hodejov. The total elevation difference of the route is 200 m. Nearby Hodejov is home to the ruins of a medieval castle, a manor house and a Neoclassical church. Thus, the described route includes both the section via Ortváň and the named points in Kurinec and Hodejov.

Culture

The Kostol sv. Alžbety Uhorskej in Gemerček is a filial church and a late Neoclassical church built between 1880 and 1883. The wayside chapel in Gemerček is another example of late Neoclassical architecture: it dates from 1883, has a square floor plan, a niche in the masonry gable and a façade articulated by pilasters. The chapel stands in the central part of Gemerček, is in good condition and serves its religious purpose. Gemerček also contains a similar instrument by Michal Kiszely.

History

Gemerček was established around the 13th century and was mentioned from 1427 under the name Gwmory. In 1554, Gemerček was devastated by the Turks, and in 1683 the town was plundered by Polish-Lithuanian troops. In 1828, Gemerček had 225 inhabitants in 29 houses. The residents engaged in agriculture and fruit growing.

Jewish Cemetery

The Jewish cemetery in Gemerček is freely accessible to everyone; there is no wall or gate. In its original location, the cemetery preserves three limestone tombstones from the 19th century. The tombstones are flat and bear Hebrew inscriptions. Together with the religious buildings and the historical information about the town, the cemetery is one of the clearly identified cultural traces in Gemerček.

Those comparing a hotel or other accommodation in Gemerček can check the respective offer pages for specific conditions. Relevant factors include the exact location, the type of accommodation and the permitted occupancy. It is also worth looking at the included services, individual price components, and the booking and cancellation conditions. This keeps the historical and geographical information separate from the individual characteristics of an offer.

More Town Pages

More town pages from the catalog: Hrachovo, Konrádovce, Chrámec, Hostice, Husiná, Kraskovo, Šimonovce, Slizké.

To the higher-level travel overview: Rimavská Sobota District.