Solt

Church and archaeological history in Solt

The Reformed Church in Solt received its current form in 1790. The existing church building was extended at that time with a tower that dominated the surrounding area. After the Second World War, the church was completely renovated inside and out. This brings out two distinct chapters in its architectural history: the addition of the tower and the extensive renovation that followed.

The 1983 discovery reveals another historical layer: during earthworks in Solt, the remains of a large Avar burial ground came to light. Church history and the history of archaeological finds thus offer different historical points of reference for exploring the town.

Vécsey presentation and a visit to the park

Visitor groups can, by prior arrangement, schedule a presentation about the Vécsey family and the history of the building. For availability, contact the municipal library. Vécsey Park is open to visitors every day. If your plans depend on specific opening times, check the local visitor information in advance.

When choosing a holiday apartment, you can first decide what you want to focus on: should Solt’s local history shape your stay, or would you also like to include cultural and natural themes in Bács-Kiskun? This helps clarify which interests relate to Solt itself and which belong to other regional examples.

Other cultural and natural themes in Bács-Kiskun

In Tiszaalpár, the Tiszaalpár, Földvár nature trail presents the history of the Bronze Age fortification Tiszaalpári Földvár and the way of life of people in the Bronze Age. Tiszaalpári Földvár is a particularly protected archaeological site in Bács-Kiskun; its designation was based on Decree 3/2003. (I. 25.) NKÖM. A reconstruction of an Árpád-era village in Tiszaalpár, built to mark the millennium, depicts the settlement structure discovered during local excavations.

At the Kiskunhalas Lace House and Lace Museum, visitors can learn about the history of Halas lace, which began in 1902, admire centuries-old lacework and see the lace-making process. In Kecskemét, Cifrapalota currently serves as an exhibition venue for the Kecskeméti Katona József Museum.

The nature trails also offer a variety of experiences. The Boróka nature trail in Bugac is 1,100 metres long and features information boards and interactive stations, including a forest xylophone and a play telescope. The nature trail about blue-green algae at Lake Szelidi is accessible on foot and by bicycle all year round; check local conditions before your visit. Its twelve information stations cover the development of the lake, the properties of its water, the organisms living there and the wildlife of the surrounding area. Lake Szelidi is a natural oxbow lake that developed from a side branch of the Danube after the Ice Age.

The Természet Háza in Kecskemét is the visitor centre of Kiskunság National Park. It provides information about the park’s nature trails, visitor conditions for protected areas, ecotourism programmes and forest schools. From the Puszta Kapuja information centre, the Pásztormúzeum can be reached on foot via a field path, about 1.5 km away.

Discover more destinations: Dunapataj, Kalocsa, Homokmégy, Foktő, Bátya, Hajós, Harta.

For the overview of the wider region: Kalocsai.