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Várpalota is 90 kilometres from Budapest and<br />
half way between Székesfehérvár and Veszprém.<br />
The town lies on the slopes of the Bakony and<br />
is within 30 minutes of Lake Balaton. The 14th<br />
century Thury Castle situated in the centre is<br />
an emblem of the town. The castle, still in<br />
remarkable condition, was once one of the<br />
strongholds of the Transdanubian defence line<br />
during the wars against the Turks.<br />
The castle courtyard is used as a venue for<br />
cultural events from spring to autumn. A hiking<br />
route leads from the medieval castle through<br />
Várvölgy to the castle<br />
at Bátorkő, erected<br />
on a rock deep in the<br />
forest of the Bakony.<br />
These are the ruins<br />
of what was once<br />
Pusztapalota, King<br />
Matthias’s hunting<br />
mansion. We recommend<br />
a visit to the<br />
Synagogue as well as<br />
to the Zichy Mansion<br />
designed by the famous<br />
Hungarian architect Miklós Ybl in the 19th<br />
century. This building now houses the Trianon<br />
Museum displaying the natural and historic<br />
treasures of the Carpathian Basin as well as the<br />
memorabilia related to the 20th century Peace<br />
Treaty.<br />
Várpalota is bordered by lakes in the south and<br />
the forests of the Eastern Bakony in the north.<br />
The beautiful landscape and the fresh air offer<br />
VÁRPALOTA<br />
an ideal place for relaxation. Discovering the<br />
secrets of the forest and watching the animals<br />
provide excellent programmes and entertainment<br />
for families with children, hikers and<br />
cyclists. Taking a cave tour in the third deepest<br />
cave of Hungary offers a challenge. The height<br />
difference between the entrance and the end<br />
is -204 metres and in some places you can spot<br />
stalactites as well. No special alpine technical<br />
skills are required to walk though the cave.<br />
In Várpalota you can also learn about the<br />
magical world of bees by visiting a bee farm<br />
where you can also taste honey. Visitors can<br />
take part in opening a hive so that they can see<br />
the bees in close up. Finding the queen is a great<br />
experience.<br />
Further information:<br />
Tourist Information Point<br />
8100 Várpalota, Szent István u. 1.<br />
Tel./Fax: +36-88/787-835<br />
turizmus@varpalota.hu • www.varpalota.hu<br />
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