Balatonalmádi Explained

Settlement Type:Town
Subdivision Type:Country
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Coordinates:47.0243°N 18.0112°W
Pushpin Map:Hungary
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Balatonalmádi
Official Name:Balatonalmádi
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Central Transdanubia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Veszprém
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:Balatonalmádi
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Fabó Péter (FideszKDNP)[1]
Area Total Km2:49.89
Elevation M:104-250
Population Total:8640[2]
Population As Of:2017
Population Density Km2:171.69
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:8220
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:(+36) 88

Balatonalmádi (in Hungarian pronounced as /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.

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

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References

47.0333°N 19°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Balatonalmádi települési választás eredményei . 2014-10-12 . 2016-02-18 . Nemzeti Választási Iroda . Hungarian.
  2. http://www.ksh.hu/apps/hntr.telepules?p_lang=EN&p_id=05838 Balatonalmádi, KSH