Discover Szulimán

Szulimán can be understood through its local history, a monument on Zrínyi tér, and traces of the former railway line. The road connection and a note about hiking trail markings are also important for your planning.

Getting there and the former railway line

You can reach Szulimán by car via a connecting road that branches off Route 67.

The Kaposvár–Szigetvár railway line was closed on December 31, 1976. The former Szulimán stop is not a station in operation today. It was located almost opposite the junction with the connecting road; the railway line’s gatekeeper’s house No. 4 stood there. Thus, today’s car access and the historical railway service are distinct reference points.

Local history over time

Szulimán was first mentioned in 1403, then spelled Zelewmal. One traditional interpretation connects the former name with the form Szőlőmál, meaning “a hillside planted with grapevines.” This is an explanation of the name’s history, not a definitive claim that there was only one earlier form of the name.

In the 16th century, Szulimán was owned by Török Bálint. After the Ottomans were expelled, the village was resettled by Croats and Hungarians. German families began settling in Szulimán in 1800.

Monument, routes, and landscape

The “I. és II. világháborús emlékmű” monument stands on Zrínyi tér in front of the church. Its precise location makes it a clear local landmark and complements the historical information about the village’s development.

There is one clear limitation for hiking: no marked hiking trail passes through Szulimán. Check local trail conditions when planning a hike. As another landscape reference, the Almás-patak flows near Szulimán, west of the former railway line.

More to explore in the wider destination of Baranya

In the wider destination of Baranya, other destinations offer additional perspectives on culture, nature, and regional history. In Pécs, the Early Christian Necropolis of Sopianae includes decorated tombs from the 4th century. It comprises underground burial chambers, above-ground memorial chapels, and richly decorated Christian wall paintings.

The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter includes the “Golden Age of Zsolnay” and “Pink Exhibition” exhibits, as well as an exhibition on the family and factory history. For children, there are outdoor playgrounds, an interactive lab, a planetarium, the Bóbita Puppet Theatre, a ceramic painting workshop, and classes at the Hercules Workshop. The freely accessible outdoor area can be entered and used free of charge during opening hours; check the hours before your visit.

Near Szaporca, the Ős-Dráva Visitor Centre offers an interactive exhibition, a demonstration agricultural area with hands-on farming, and three themed educational trails. They provide information about traditional agriculture, the Ős-Dráva Programme, and the wildlife along the Drava. The agricultural area features, among other animals, Hungarian Grey cattle, Mangalica pigs, Hucul horses, and heritage sheep and poultry breeds.

Villány offers a distinct culinary focus, too: along the row of wine cellars, you can go from cellar to cellar throughout the year to sample wines and food. These regional attractions are independent additions to the information about Szulimán’s local history and routes.

Discover more destinations: Hobol, Merenye, Almamellék, Nagysziget, Somogyapáti, Nagydobsza, Magyarlukafa, Ibafa.

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