History of Tihany (Tihany)

Balaton, the largest shallow lake in Central Europe, was formed by tectonic sagging around 25,000 years ago. Tihanyi-félsziget (Tihany peninsula) divides the lake into two basins.

Balaton, the largest shallow lake in Central Europe, was formed by tectonic sagging around 25,000 years ago. Tihanyi-félsziget (Tihany peninsula) divides the lake into two basins. The characteristic view of the Mediterranean andscape was formed by
volcanic europtions millions of year ago as shown today by two giant calderas. The remains of these craters form two little lakes, without outlet, higher than the water
level of Balaton: Belsõ-tó, which is popular with anglers, and Külsõ-tó, a paradise
for aquatic birds. As a result of volcanic follow-up activity, thermal springs created more than one hundred geyser hills in the peninsula. The most beautiful one is called Aranyház (Golden House) after the golden lichen covering its rocks. Beside geological features, the peninsula is famous for its exceptional wildlife: the area became the first nature reserve of Hungary in 1952.
The archaeological findings of the area show that the peninsula has been inhabited
since prehistoric times. People of the Bronze Age, the Iron Age and the Roman
Age liked this place. The Romans called Balaton Lacus Pelso and had a ford at
Tihany.
The ancient Tihany village was founded in the Middle Ages when King Andrew I
founded here in 1055 a burial- place for the royal family and built a monastery, where Benedictine monks were settled.
The Abbey of Tihany was authorised in the 13th century to issue official deeds (locus authenticus). During the Turkish times, in the 16-17th century, the monasetry, wich had been transformed into a fortress, was demolished. It was rebuilt in baroque style in the 18th century and became a symbol of Tihany. A few years ago, the Benedictine
monks were again put in charge of the monasetry and the Abbey Museum.
Tihany is a jewel of not only the Balaton but also Hungary. Since the nineteen sixties masses of tourists, both Hungarians and foreigners, have been visiting the place. Its main assets are the historical and cultural relics related to the monasetry, the unique landscape and the recreational possibilities of Balaton.

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Hotel Kiss Family       - Balatonföldvár

28 € min.

Hotel Family Kiss can be find in Balatonföldvár 80 meter far from the lake Balaton. It is able to welcome conferences, company meetings. The rooms have private bathroom,... More...

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Hotel Del Porto         - Balatonföldvár

29 € min.

Das Hotel del Porto liegt mit seinen 30 Zimmern in Balatonföldvár, in einem Upark, ner wenige Meter vom Zentrum und vom Badestrand entfernt. Das elegante, neu renovierte... More...

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Hotel Főnix         - Balatonföldvár

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HOTEL FONIX**** Romantic walks, spectacular landscapes, well-kept beaches, interesting cultural activities, festivals, flowering parks, open-air cinema and the most... More...

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Jogar Továbbképző Központ és Hotel       - Balatonföldvár

Lake Balaton is the largest freshwater paradise of Europe, especially for fans of bathing, fishing and water sports. Balatonföldvár, a city that was conferred a... More...

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