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Town in Fejér, Hungary
Gárdony
Town
Thermal Bath of GárdonyThermal Bath of Gárdony
Flag of GárdonyFlagCoat of arms of GárdonyCoat of arms
Gárdony is located in HungaryGárdonyGárdonyLocation of Gárdony
Coordinates: 47°11′50″N 18°36′33″E / 47.19731°N 18.60906°E / 47.19731; 18.60906
Country Hungary
CountyFejér
DistrictGárdony
Area
 • Total63.50 km (24.52 sq mi)
Population
 • Total10,855
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code2483
Area code(+36) 22
MotorwaysM7
Distance from Budapest51.3 km (31.9 mi) Northeast
Websitewww.gardony.hu

Gárdony is a town in Fejér county, Hungary. It is located 55 km (34 miles) from Budapest, the capital of Hungary.

Etymology

The name Gárdony is believed to have originated in the early 13th century.

History

There is at least one known writing dating back to 1260 that referred to Gardun, King of Zsigmond (1387-1437).

On 31 March 1989 Gárdony changed its status from village to town.

Geography

This town is next to Lake Velencei and is a popular summer destination. The town is divided into three parts: Gárdony, Agárd and Dinnyés and lies on the south shore of the lake.

In the summertime thousands of tourists visit the lake. In fact, several new resorts have recently opened on the shore of the lake. The lake is known as a great destination to bring the family. Tourists, who like water sports such as boating, swimming, sailing and fishing enjoy the lake. On the shore, there are facilities for volleyball, basketball, tennis, and football. Additionally, there is live entertainment planned throughout the summer months.

Notable people

Géza Gárdonyi was born in Gárdony. He was born in Agárdpuszta and a statue of him is located centre park of Agárd.

Twin towns – sister cities

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

Gárdony is twinned with:

Sport

The association football club, Gárdonyi VSC, is based in the town.

Gallery

  • The map of Gárdony from the First Military Mapping Survey of Austria Empire. The map of Gárdony from the First Military Mapping Survey of Austria Empire.
  • The map of Gárdony from the Second Military Mapping Survey of Austria Empire. The map of Gárdony from the Second Military Mapping Survey of Austria Empire.
  • The map of Gárdony from the 3rd Military Mapping Survey of Austria Empire. The map of Gárdony from the 3rd Military Mapping Survey of Austria Empire.
  • Second World War Memorial Second World War Memorial
  • Sacred Heart Church Sacred Heart Church
  • Statue of Géza Gárdonyi Statue of Géza Gárdonyi

See also

External links

References

  1. Gárdony, KSH
  2. "Gárdony (Menu) => Testvérvárosok". gardony.hu (in Hungarian). Gárdony. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
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