Miklósi: History, Church and Leisure Park

When looking for a hotel in Miklósi, you’ll encounter several themes that shape the town: a long history, the Keresztelő-Szent-János Church and the Nagy-Tímea Leisure Park. Archaeological traces and the Zics-Miklósi watercourse add to this picture. The following sections can help you weigh historical, recreational and natural attractions when choosing where to stay in Miklósi.

History and Archaeological Traces

Miklósi was first mentioned in written records for the years 1332 to 1337. By 1436, the settlements of Alsó-Miklósi and Felső-Miklósi were already mentioned in the Miklósi area. These are two settlements, not two names for the same place. Perneszipuszta, in the municipality of Miklósi, was a market town in the Middle Ages and also a church settlement. The predecessor of present-day Miklósi was located in Ráctemető-dűlő and was destroyed during the Ottoman occupation. In the first half of the 18th century, German settlers from Mainz and the Palatinate came to Miklósi.

At Házi-föld, there is a visible Roman-era settlement trace; at Belső-Pernec, there is a medieval cemetery around a church. The area around Miklósi is also home to extensive Bronze Age settlements. Thus, alongside its documentary and medieval connections, archaeological traces here span the Bronze Age, Roman era and Middle Ages.

Church and Remembrance

The Keresztelő-Szent-János Church, which can be seen today in Miklósi, stands on a hill. Cardinal Hornig had it built in 1894. The church’s patronal feast is listed as taking place on June 24; check the latest event details before travelling for the occasion. The Miklósi war memorial names 29 local residents who did not return from the fronts of the First World War. In addition to the 29 names from the First World War, the memorial also lists those who fell in the Second World War.

Leisure and Nature

The Nagy-Tímea Leisure Park is located in the town centre. It is named after Olympic champion and fencer Nagy Tímea and was built with prize money. The park includes a football pitch; nearby is an ornamental pond with benches and lamp posts. If particular facilities are important to your stay, check the local situation before visiting.

The European crayfish (Astacus astacus) lives in the Zics-Miklósi watercourse; its presence may change over time. Buses run from Miklósi to the nearest towns, Tab and Siófok. Check the current timetable for your travel date.

Southern Balaton in a Wider Context

In the wider Southern Balaton travel region, the Zselici Tájvédelmi Körzet was named an International Dark Sky Park in 2009 because of its low light pollution. The Zselici Csillagpark was built in the heart of the protected area.

Discover more destinations: Kisbárapáti, Somogyacsa, Andocs, Zala, Bonnya.

Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Tabi.