Day Itinerary
10 Activities
Day 1
26 mi8 mi
Discover the Hungarian Village Zsámbék
We spend our first day in Zsámbék which is a small village at the base of the ridge of Mount Nyakas. We begin our day visiting the oldest residential building where we'll gain an insight into the life of people back in the old times. Following our plan, our next visit brings us to a unique museum which exhibits a wide collection of lamps. It was founded by Francis Borus, and it offers an incredible experience.
Not too far from the museum, we discover the most beautiful monument of medieval Hungarian architecture, called the Ruined Church of Zsámbék. Next, we take a break and have a delicious lunch in the Lámpás Étterem. After our lunch, we go for a walking tour on the Nyakas mountain where we'll enjoy the beautiful landscape. Finally, we travel to Esztergom where we taste some Hungarian specialities accompanied by wine from the local winery.
Not too far from the museum, we discover the most beautiful monument of medieval Hungarian architecture, called the Ruined Church of Zsámbék. Next, we take a break and have a delicious lunch in the Lámpás Étterem. After our lunch, we go for a walking tour on the Nyakas mountain where we'll enjoy the beautiful landscape. Finally, we travel to Esztergom where we taste some Hungarian specialities accompanied by wine from the local winery.
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Our first destination was the oldest residential building in Zsámbék built in 1740 by Keller Melchior, who was a rich Swabian livestock breeder. It was named after the relief visible on the facade.
As I was walking around, I found several pieces of furniture. They were hand painted or made with a special technique which evokes Swabian folk art and the old life and symbolism of Zsámbék. The kitchen contained an open chimney and a kitchen cabinet which was the oldest furniture in the building. As I took a closer look, I saw the front of it which is decorated with four trees of life consisting of tulip, rose and carnation motifs.
The house had other pieces such as beautiful ceramics from Tata, which were very popular in the old households in Zsámbék.
When I was walking into the bedroom I noticed that door’s heel strap was decorated with pomegranate motifs which is a symbol of fertility. Walking along in this residential building gave me a great experience and an insight into the life of people back in the old times.
Opening hours: From March 15th until October 23rd Every 2nd weekend during the Open Museums Weekend: 10:00 - 18:00 From October 24th until March 14th Every 2nd weekend during the Open Museums Weekend: 10:00 - 16:00
You can also request an appointment by phone or email if you're planning to visit the house outside its opening hours.
As I was walking around, I found several pieces of furniture. They were hand painted or made with a special technique which evokes Swabian folk art and the old life and symbolism of Zsámbék. The kitchen contained an open chimney and a kitchen cabinet which was the oldest furniture in the building. As I took a closer look, I saw the front of it which is decorated with four trees of life consisting of tulip, rose and carnation motifs.
The house had other pieces such as beautiful ceramics from Tata, which were very popular in the old households in Zsámbék.
When I was walking into the bedroom I noticed that door’s heel strap was decorated with pomegranate motifs which is a symbol of fertility. Walking along in this residential building gave me a great experience and an insight into the life of people back in the old times.
Opening hours: From March 15th until October 23rd Every 2nd weekend during the Open Museums Weekend: 10:00 - 18:00 From October 24th until March 14th Every 2nd weekend during the Open Museums Weekend: 10:00 - 16:00
You can also request an appointment by phone or email if you're planning to visit the house outside its opening hours.
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10 min
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Not too far we found this unique museum which was created by Francis Borus in his wine cellar In 1960. The idea came during the set of the wine museum when he was looking for suitable lights for it. Francis liked the pieces so much that he started collecting them. After purchasing the lamps, sometimes 20-25 pieces a day, he cleaned and restored them.
During its history, it became very popular, so Francis decided to exhibit them and in 1970 he opened the first permanent exhibition in the Cultural Center with a collection of about 250 objects. Finally, his collection moved to the 19th-century farmhouse in 1979. The exhibition was extraordinary. The 1100 lighting objects created a unique atmosphere. The institution entered the Guinness Book of Records in 1995. In 1999, the President of the Republic of Hungary awarded the founder of the museum with the Gold Memorial Medal and in 1998, Francis Borus became an honorary citizen of Zsámbék. Opening hours: 15th March - 23rd October Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 Monday: closed 24th October - 14th March Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00 Monday: closed
During its history, it became very popular, so Francis decided to exhibit them and in 1970 he opened the first permanent exhibition in the Cultural Center with a collection of about 250 objects. Finally, his collection moved to the 19th-century farmhouse in 1979. The exhibition was extraordinary. The 1100 lighting objects created a unique atmosphere. The institution entered the Guinness Book of Records in 1995. In 1999, the President of the Republic of Hungary awarded the founder of the museum with the Gold Memorial Medal and in 1998, Francis Borus became an honorary citizen of Zsámbék. Opening hours: 15th March - 23rd October Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00 Monday: closed 24th October - 14th March Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00 Monday: closed
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