Sunday, 31 May 2020

Felsöörs Church - A Romanesque Beauty!



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

airfieldFlugplatz
amazederstaunt
clearing - Lichtung
experienced – erlebte
naveSchiff
picturesquelieblich
remarkablebemerkenswert
resistance fighters – Widerstandskämpfer
secret – geheim
traces - Spurren


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Maggy Steiner

  Maggy Steiner had a wonderful childhood.  She went to school in Vienna, and spent her summers with her uncle and aunt and her two cousins ...