Balatonalmádi

Balatonalmádi (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈbɒlɒtonɒlmaːdi]) is a popular resort town in Veszprém county, in Hungary, with a population of 8,500, situated on the northern shore of Lake Balaton.

Balatonalmádi
Town
Balatonalmadi view.jpg

From top, left to right: View from the lookout tower, the city hall, the port of Balatonalmádi, Szent Ignác Roman Catholic church, Reformed church
Flag of Balatonalmádi
Flag
Coat of arms of Balatonalmádi
Coat of arms
Balatonalmádi is located in Hungary
Balatonalmádi
Balatonalmádi
Location of Balatonalmádi
Coordinates: 47.02433°N 18.01124°E / 47.02433; 18.01124
Country Hungary
RegionCentral Transdanubia
CountyVeszprém
DistrictBalatonalmádi
Government
 • MayorFabó Péter (Fidesz–KDNP)[1]
Area
 • Total49.89 km2 (19.26 sq mi)
Elevation
104−250 m (−716 ft)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total8,640[2]
 • Density171.69/km2 (444.7/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8220
Area code(+36) 88
Websitebalatonalmadi.hu

History

The town developed from three previously separated villages, which were united by combining Balatonalmádi and Káptalanfüred in 1952, and Balatonalmádi and Vörösberény in 1971. At its beginnings, the settlement was called Almádi, and later Almádi-puszta, and belonged to the vineyard located on the current city centre. The vineyards were destroyed in the end of the 1800s by phylloxera.

There is a unique Calvinist church. Around the church there is a special stonewall. Not far from here there is a Catholic church, which was built between 1977 and 1979. Inside there are frescoes. On the other side there is a building from the 18th century. Under this building there is a huge cellar where a wine house and wine museum will be opened as well.

The village of Vörösberény existed already during the Hungarian conquest. King Stephen I donated it to Greek nuns inhabiting Veszprém Valley, according to the first charter in Greek containing the settlement's name. The first summer season started officially in 1874. Almadi summer festival starting from June to September every weekend with special programmes. The growth of Balatonalmádi was quickened by the opening of the railway in 1909.

Tourism

Balatonalmádi is a well known tourist destination in Hungary due to its attractive location.

International relations
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Hungary

Twin towns — Sister cities

Balatonalmádi is twinned with:

Notable Citizens
  • Herendi Ágoston (born in 2004), Herendi family offspring
  • The reformed church
    The reformed church
  • Ramada Hotel
    Ramada Hotel
  • The port from an aerial view
    The port from an aerial view
  • "Woman with a jug" sculpture in the city center
    "Woman with a jug" sculpture in the city center
  • Óvári lookout tower
    Óvári lookout tower
  • View from the lookout tower
    View from the lookout tower
  • Szent Imre church
    Szent Imre church
  • Long exposure photo of a sunrise by the lake
    Long exposure photo of a sunrise by the lake
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References
  1. "Balatonalmádi települési választás eredményei" (in Hungarian). Nemzeti Választási Iroda. 2014-10-12. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
  2. Balatonalmádi, KSH

47°02′N 18°01′E

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