Felsöörs
is an Hungarian village that lies to the north of Lake Balaton in the
Balaton-uplands. And, Felsöörs has an interesting church. The
Church of Mary Magdalena. And, this beautiful church is not only
Hungary's second oldest church, it is also a Romanesque gem.
The Church
of Mary Magdalena goes back more than 500 years. And, in its time,
this church of great beauty and strength has survived periods of war,
periods of light, very dark times, invasions and even one or two
fires. And, the Church of Mary Magdalena in Felsöörs has its very
own story as well.
One of the villagers told me of a secret tunnel that used to run from
the church to an airfield in a clearing nearby. And, from there,
in the Second World War, resistance fighters were flown out to safety
by the British. A wonderful story. But, sadly, no traces remain of
this life saving tunnel that really did have a light at its end.
But happily,
the wonderful Romanesque beauty of the Church of Mary Magdalene is
no secret at all. It's easy to find. And so, if you find yourself
in the Balaton Uplands, stop off at Felsöörs and go into the
church. It's well worth a visit. And, if you're lucky, you may even
catch one of the many fine concerts that are put on in
this church. Its acoustics are great.
The Church of Mary Magdalena in Felsöörs. A picturesque church with
feelings of peace that are set in the feelings of ancient belief.
Felsöörs - a picturesque village and a timeless place for a
wonderful visit.
Vocabulary
airfield – Flugplatz
amazed – erstaunt
clearing - Lichtung
experienced – erlebte
nave – Schiff
picturesque – lieblich
remarkable – bemerkenswert
resistance fighters – Widerstandskämpfer
secret – geheim
traces - Spurren
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INFO – www.felsoors.hu
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