Koppányszántó: Church, Memorial and Koppány Landscape

Gently rolling terrain, the Koppány River and distinctive cultural landmarks shape Koppányszántó. These include the Szent Bertalan-apostol Templom, the Kammerer Ernő síremléke and the Szentháromság-mozaikkép; the Koppány-menti rétek also form a distinct natural attraction. You can therefore view the town from different perspectives: through its architectural history and memorials, as well as its landscape and biodiversity.

Landscape and Nature along the Koppány

Most of Koppányszántó lies north of the Koppány River, with a smaller part to the south. The landscape is gently rolling. To the southeast, the Koppány-menti rétek (HUDD20028) border the town. They are designated as a nature reserve of particular importance. If the precise current protection category is important for your plans, please check the latest information.

The Koppány-menti rétek are home to Eurasian otters, European pond turtles, Danube crested newts and European fire-bellied toads. Black alders and common ash trees also grow there. The natural attraction therefore encompasses both animal species and trees. Unlike the individual cultural landmarks, the focus here is on a named habitat.

The Szent Bertalan-apostol Templom

The present-day Szent Bertalan-apostol Templom was built in 1753 and extended with a side aisle in 1908. It is a simple Neoclassical building with a projecting section on one side and a bell tower at the main entrance. The church is dedicated to one of the twelve apostles and is surrounded by widely spaced deciduous trees. The construction year and extension can thus be clearly distinguished, while its Neoclassical design gives the building its architectural character.

Mosaic and Kammerer Tomb

The Szentháromság-mozaikkép depicts the Holy Trinity on a broad stone-built column. The Kammerer Ernő síremléke offers a different accent: the small tomb is designed to resemble a building and is associated with the organic architecture style. It was erected in 1920 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Kammerer Ernő, the first director of the Szépművészeti Múzeum. The religious motif takes center stage in the mosaic, while the tomb is notable for its distinctive form and a specific historical occasion.

The Koppány kör Route

The “Koppány kör” route in the Koppányvölgy Natúrpark lists Koppányszántó as one of its stops. If you would like to include the route in your plans, check its current course and conditions before setting out.

More Highlights in the Wider Destination of Tolnau

The wider destination of Tolnau offers additional cultural and natural attractions in various locations. Tamási Termálfürdő has a sauna area, leisure pools and medicinal water. As facilities and opening arrangements can change, it is advisable to check the operator’s latest information before visiting. The Pacsmagi Lakes in Tolnau are an important Hungarian habitat for the strictly protected ferruginous duck, also known as cigányréce.

Szekszárd, also in the wider destination of Tolnau, offers more places of interest: the Babits-Mihály Memorial House is located in the more than two-hundred-year-old Kelemen House and is a literary memorial site. The Wosinsky-Mór Museum is open to visitors every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Mondays; opening hours may differ on public holidays. The Pipo-várkastély in Ozora, built by Filippo Scolari, who came from Florence, is also in the wider destination of Tolnau.

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